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| Pronunciation |
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 (kroe
TAM i
tonn) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Eurax®
Topical |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Scabicidal Agent |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to crotamiton or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms
involved. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat scabies. |
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| How does it work? |
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Crotamiton works to injure the mites and fight the
infection. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth,
nose, and eyes (may burn).
Wash clothing, bedding, and bath towels.
Scrub away any loose scales on body during bathing.
Shake lotion well before use.
Apply a thin layer to the skin from the neck to the toes. Apply in
the skin folds, creases, and spaces between the fingers and toes.
Apply a second dose after 24 hours.
Take a bath 48 hours after applying the second dose.
Repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites are found.
To treat itching, apply lotion to affected area. Rub in gently.
Repeat as needed. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Apply a missed dose as soon as possible. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Do not apply to irritated skin.
Avoid contact with face, eyes, and mouth.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Skin irritation. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Check for live mites. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Live mites found after a second round of treatment.
Severe skin irritation.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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