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Crotamiton
 

Crotamiton is a scabicidal and antipruritic agent available as a cream or lotion for topical use only. It is a colorless to slightly yellowish oil, having a faint amine-like odor. It is miscible with alcohol and with methanol.
BrandsCrotamitex
Crotan
Eurasil
Eurax
Eurax Cream
Eurax Lotion
Euraxil
Veteusan
CategoriesAntiparasitic Agents
Scabicides
Antipruritics
Pesticides
ManufacturersRanbaxy laboratories inc
Summers laboratories inc
PackagersContract Pharm
Pharmedix
Ranbaxy Laboratories
SynonymsCrotaglin
Crotalgin
Crotamitone

indication

For eradication of scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei) and for symptomatic treatment of pruritic skin.

pharmacology

Crotamiton is usually used to treat pruritis (itching of the skin) caused by scabies or sunburn. Crotamiton relieves itching by producing what is called a counter-irritation. As crotamiton evaporates from the skin, it produces a cooling effect. This cooling effect helps to divert your body's attention away from the itching. Due to this cooling effect it is also effective for the relief of sunburn. The drug is also believed to kill scabies through an unknown mechanism.

mechanism of action

Crotamiton is an antiparasitic that is toxic to the scabies mite. Crotamiton also relieves itching by producing what is called a counter-irritation. As crotamiton evaporates from the skin, it produces a cooling effect. This cooling effect helps to divert your body's attention away from the itching.

absorption

10 % absorbed when applied locally.