(crow TA mi ton) Brand: Eurax
• Do not take this medicine by mouth.
• Do not use more of this medicine than is recommended.
• Avoid application to the mouth, nose, or eyes.
• Treat sexual and another close contacts who are also infected.
• To prevent reinfection, wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, hair brushes, and combs with a strong cleanser in hot water to remove any mites or eggs.
• Crotamiton is a scabicide. The exact way that crotamiton works is unknown.
• Crotamiton topical is used to treat scabies and to reduce itching associated with determined conditions.
• Crotamiton topical may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
• Crotamiton topical is in the pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether crotamiton topical will harm an unborn child. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• It is also not known whether crotamiton passes into breast milk. Do not use crotamiton topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Use crotamiton topical exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the directions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Never use more of this medicine than is recommended.
• To treat scabies:
· Shake the lotion well till use. Apply a thin layer of the cream or lotion to all body parts from the neck down to the soles of your foots (scabies does not generally infect the head). Apply the medicine to dry skin and rub it in well. Leave the medicine on for 24 hours, then, without washing, apply a second doze. Thoroughly wash off the medicine 48 hours after the recent application.
• To treat itching:
· Massage the medicine into the affected areas before it is completely absorbed. Repeat as necessary or as directed.
• Do not apply this medicine to the eyes, nose, or mouth. Flush with water if you get medicine in any of these areas.
• Do not apply crotamiton topical to open cuts or wounds. Doing so could reason too many medicine to be absorbed by your body, which could be very dangerous.
• To prevent reinfection, wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, hair brushes, and combs with a strong cleanser in hot water to remove any mites or eggs.
• Store crotamiton topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Two doses of crotamiton topical, 24 hours separately, are recommended. If the second doze is messed, retreatment may be necessary. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention.
• Symptoms of a crotamiton topical overdose (after ingestion) include a burning feeling in the mouth; irritation or inflammation of the mouth, throat, and stomach lining; nausea; vomiting; and abdominal pain.
• Avoid sexual or intimate contact with others before the infection has been cured. Also avoid sharing hair combs, hair accessories, hats, clothing, bed linens, and another articles of private use. The infections are highly contagious.
• Do not use more of this medicine than is directed, and do not apply it to the facial area. Using too many of this medicine could be very dangerous.
• Do not apply crotamiton topical to open cuts or wounds. Doing so could reason too many medicine to be absorbed by your body, which could be very dangerous.
• Serious side effects are not likely to occur. Stop using crotamiton topical and search abnormal medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, person, or tongue; or hives).
• Mild itching, burning, or stinging may occur upon application.
• Notify your doctor if your condition worsens or if unusual itching, redness, swelling, burning, or a rash occurs.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Do not apply another topical preparations to the affected area during treatment with crotamiton topical.
• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with crotamiton topical. Ask your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
• Your pharmacist has additional information about crotamiton topical written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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