For the relief of itching and skin irritation caused by, for example, sunburn, dry eczema, itchy dermatitis, allergic rashes, hives, nettle rash, chickenpox, insect bites and stings, heat rashes and personal itching. It is used to treat scabies.

Do not use Crotamiton :

Do not use If in case pf acute exudative dermatoses or hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

Warnings and precautions:

Children under three years of age usage should only be under medical supervision.
Should not be used in buccal mucosa and in or around the eyes since contact with the eyelids may give rise to conjunctival inflammation. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, or buccal mucosa rinse thoroughly with running water.
Should not be applied in the presence of exudative wounds, acute eczema, broken skin, or very inflamed skin. In the presence of eczematous scabies, eczema should be treated before the scabies
Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc.) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

Possible side effects:

Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing. Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body.

Other medicines and Crotamiton:

No interaction studies have been performed.

How to use Crotamiton:

After the patient has taken a warm bath, the skin should be well dried and Crotamiton rubbed into the entire body surface (excluding the face and scalp) until no traces of the preparation remain visible on the surface.
The application should be repeated once daily, preferably in the evening, for a total of 3-5 days. Depending on the response, special attention should be paid to sites that are particularly susceptible to infestation by the mites (e.g. interdigital spaces, wrists, axillae and genitalia).
Areas where there is pus formation should be covered with a dressing impregnated with Crotamiton. While the treatment is in progress the patient may take a bath shortly before the next application. After completion of the treatment, a cleansing bath should be taken followed by a change of bed linen and underclothing.

How to store Crotamiton:

Do not store above 25°C.