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Crotamiton
Synonym(s)
N-ethyl-2-methyl-crotanilide
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Antiparasitic and antipruriginous substance.
Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Children < 3 years (no multiple appl. per day), pregnancy, lactation.
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
- Skabies: 5% as ointment or gel or 10% as lotio or cream. After a warm bath for 3-5 consecutive days, rub the body once a day from the neck to the toes.
- Pruritus: Apply 10% lotio or cream 2-3 times/day in a thin layer on the affected skin areas.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Rare allergic reactions (only with Crotamitex ointment: paragroup allergy!), cardiovascular reactions, dizziness, pruritus, feeling of warmth.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Application on the eye, weeping skin changes, paragroup allergy (only Crotamitex ointment).
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Crotamitex®, Euraxil®
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Do not apply to injured skin areas!