Crotam Plus 5%+10% (Lotion)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Permethrin crotamiton
Company Ethical drugs limited

Indications

  • for the treatment of scabies and pruritus

Pharmacology

  • permethrin is a pyrethroid pediculocide and scabicide
  • crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabei

Dosage

  • suitable for adults, children of 2 months of age and above, and the elderly
  • should be used for external use only
  • should be left on for at least 8 hours
  • whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-12 hours after application
  • different application instructions for adults, the elderly, and children under 2 years

Administration

  • should be applied to clean, dry skin
  • body should be allowed to cool if hot
  • whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-12 hours after treatment
  • clothes and bed sheets should be cleaned with warm water
  • other family members should use the lotion as preventive

Interaction

  • treatment of eczematous-like reactions with corticosteroids should be withheld prior to treatment with permethrin

Contraindications

  • contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to permethrin or crotamiton
  • should be kept out of the reach of children
  • for external use only
  • avoid contact with the eyes

Side Effects

  • reports of burning or stinging sensation
  • transient signs and symptoms of skin irritation including rash or itching, erythema, edema, and eczema

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the first three months
  • nursing mothers should avoid applying it in the area of the nipples

Precautions & Warnings

  • should be kept out of the reach of children
  • for external use only
  • nursing staff may wish to wear gloves to avoid any possible irritation to the hand
  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • rinse with water immediately if comes into contact with eyes

Overdose Effects

  • no reports of overdosage
  • excessive application to the skin might result in local adverse reactions
  • gastric lavage should be considered if within 2 hours of ingestion in case of accidental ingestion by a child

Therapeutic Class

  • local antipruritic
  • parasiticidal preparations

Storage Conditions

  • store in a cool place (do not store above 25°C & do not freeze) and protected from light

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