Crotamiton 10% topical
Indications
Crotamiton 10% topical is used for:
Scabies, Pruritic skin
Adult Dose
Scabies
Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present
Pruritic skin disorders
Adult: Apply a 10% cream/lotion bid/tid onto the skin.
Child Dose
Scabies
Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present
Pruritic skin disorders
Child: <3 yr: Apply a 10% cream/lotion onto the skin once daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity; acute exudative dermatitis. Application to the eye, mouth, other mucous membranes or on excoriated skin.
Precautions
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Crotamiton 10% topical :
1-10%
Allergic contact dermatitis or primary irritation, Pruritus, Rash, Warm sensation
Mechanism of Action
Crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabei. It is an effective pediculocide as well.