Crotamiton Benefits & Uses

Crotamiton is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Scabies

Other Benefits

Itching

Crotamiton Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Scabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Scabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Crotamiton Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Crotamiton is used -

Mild

Itching or burning
Skin irritation

Crotamiton Related Warnings

Is the use of Crotamiton safe for pregnant women?

Crotamiton can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Crotamiton right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Crotamiton safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Crotamiton on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Crotamiton will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Crotamiton on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Crotamiton on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Crotamiton on the Liver?

Crotamiton is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Crotamiton on the Heart?

Crotamiton is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Crotamiton Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Crotamiton unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Skin Disorders and Diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Crotamiton

Is this Crotamiton habit forming or addictive?

Crotamiton does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Crotamiton does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Crotamiton should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Crotamiton cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Crotamiton Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Crotamiton

Taking Crotamiton with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Crotamiton

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Crotamiton with alcohol.

Unknown