Crotamiton (Eurax)

Category:

• Miscellanenous

 Description:

• Scabacide

Indications:

• Scabies in adults

• Scabies in children (non-FDA approved)

• Pruritic skin

Contraindications:

• Inflammation, abrasions, or breaks in skin or mucous membranes

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C

• Children

Dosage:

Applied topically

• Adult and child: TOP (cream, lotion) massage into skin of entire body from chin down; repeat application 24 hours later

Special considerations:

• 60g is sufficient for 2 applications (adult)

• Reapply locally during 48 hour treatment period after handwashing, etc

• A cleansing bath should be taken 48 hours after the last application

• After treatment, the topical use of corticosteroids to decrease contact dermatitis, antihistamines for pruritis; pruritis may continue for 4-6 weeks