Lorix Plus 5%+10% (Lotion)

Title

• Permethrin & Crotamiton Lotion

Categories

• Skin Care
• Medication
• Insecticide

Description

• Lotion for the treatment of scabies and pruritus

Dimensions

• Available in standard lotion bottle size

Color Options

• White

Functions

• Treatment of scabies
• Relief from pruritus
• Pediculocide
• Scabicide
• Antipruritic action

Materials

• Contains Permethrin
• Contains Crotamiton

Technical Specifications

• Suitable for adults, children of 2 months of age and above, and the elderly
• External use only
• Intended for a single application over the whole body
• Should be left on for at least 8 hours
• Should be applied to clean, dry and cool skin
• Should not be applied to broken skin, mucous membranes or near the eyes
• Store between 15-25°C and protected from light

Design Elements

• Lotion form
• Instructions for application

Usability Features

• Effective pediculocide
• Scabicidal action against Sarcoptes scabei
• Applicable to adults, children of 2 months of age and above, and the elderly

Mode of Action

• Permethrin causes paralysis and death of pests by inhibiting sodium ion influx through nerve cell membrane channels, delaying repolarization. Crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabei

Dosage

• Adults & children over 2 years: Apply the lotion over the whole body but not the head and face
• Elderly: Apply the lotion over the whole body including the neck, face, ears, and scalp. Avoid the area close to the eyes
• Children under 2 years: Treat under medical supervision
• Lotion should be left on for at least 8 hours
• Reapply the lotion to the hands if they are washed within 8 hours of treatment
• The whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-12 hours after application

Administration

• Lotion should be applied to clean, dry skin
• Body should be allowed to cool if hot
• Lotion should not be applied to the head
• Cloths and bed sheets should be cleaned with warm water after treatment
• Lotion should be reapplied if washed out by water
• Other family members should use this lotion preventively

Interaction

• Treatment of eczematous-like reactions with corticosteroids should be withheld prior to treatment with permethrin to avoid exacerbating the scabies infestation

Contraindications

• Contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to permethrin or crotamiton
• Kept out of the reach of children
• For external use only
• Avoid contact with the eyes

Side Effects

• Occasional 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

• Keep out of the reach of children
• For external use only
• Avoid contact with the eyes

Overdose Effects

• Excessive application to the skin might result in local adverse reactions
• In the event of accidental ingestion by a child, gastric lavage should be considered if within 2 hours of ingestion

Therapeutic Class

• Local Antipruritic
• Parasiticidal preparations

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool place (15-25°C) and protected from light

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