Crotorax Cream
1 Tube of 20 Gm
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Crotamiton (10%w/w) |
| Manufacturer: | Abbott |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Crotorax Cream is an antipruritics and scabicides medicine used to treat scabies and relieve itching and skin irritation. Your doctor will explain how to use Crotorax Cream and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly. Generally, it is applied to your whole body except your head, mouth, eyes, and face. Your skin should be clean, dry, and cool before using it. You should take a cleansing bath after 48 hours of the last application to remove the traces of the medication from the skin. After each application, change your clothes, towels, and bed sheets to stop the spread of infection. The most common side effects include mild burning, stinging, or tingling where the medicine is applied. Most side effects are usually mild and not everyone gets them. Sometimes itching may last for a few weeks after treating scabies. This is probably an allergic reaction to dead mites and not a sign that the treatment has failed. Before using it, you should ask your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Crotamiton belongs to two classes of medicines called antipruritics and scabicides. It works by killing the mites which cause scabies.
What is Crotorax Cream used for?
Crotorax Cream is used to treat scabies and relieve itching and skin irritation associated with various skin conditions, including sunburn, dry eczema, dermatitis, allergic rashes, hives, nettle rash, chickenpox, heat rashes, personal itching, insect bites, and stings.
How should Crotorax Cream be applied?
Before applying Crotorax Cream, remove all makeup, wash your hands and the affected area, and gently dry the skin. Apply a thin layer of Crotorax Cream to the affected skin using your fingertips, covering the entire area affected by the skin condition. Remember to wash your hands before and after applying Crotorax Cream.
Should Crotorax Cream be left overnight?
At the beginning of treatment, Crotorax Cream is typically applied once daily in the evening. Leave the cream on overnight unless you experience irritation, in which case you should consult your doctor.
What should prompt me to discontinue Crotorax Cream?
If you experience severe local irritation, characterized by severe redness, dryness, itching, and stinging or burning sensations, discontinue the medicine and consult your doctor.
What precautions should be followed while applying Crotorax Cream?
Use Crotorax Cream only on your skin, avoiding contact with your eyes, eyelids, lips, mouth, and inside of the nose. If the cream comes into contact with these areas, wash the affected area with water immediately. Avoid applying Crotorax Cream on scratched or eroded skin and open wounds. Be cautious when using Crotorax Cream on sensitive areas, such as your neck, as it may increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Use sunscreen and protective clothing, and minimize your time in the sun. Avoid contact with hair, as Crotorax Cream has strong bleaching properties. Consult your doctor for any further guidance.
How often should I apply Crotorax Cream?
The initial dose is typically once daily in the evening, but your doctor may gradually increase the dose to twice daily (morning and evening) depending on your specific needs.
How long does Crotorax Cream take to show its effects?
You may start to see an improvement after 4-6 weeks of treatment. It is normal for acne treatments to take longer to produce results. If your skin condition does not improve after 1 month or worsens, consult your doctor immediately.
When can I apply moisturizer, before or after Crotorax Cream?
You can apply moisturizer one hour after applying Crotorax Cream. If you have any concerns or doubts, consult your doctor for personalized guidance.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
- Crotorax Cream is prescribed for the treatment of scabies.
- It should be used as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- Apply a thin layer of medicine all over the body and leave it for 24-48 hours before taking a bath or shower.
- Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.
- If the condition persists after 14 days of treatment, consult your doctor.
- Mild burning
- Stinging
- Tingling
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Breastfeed
Crotorax Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Crotorax Cream via licking.
Pregnancy
Crotorax Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.