Dosing and uses of Eurax (crotamiton)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
cream/lotion
- 10%
Scabies
Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present
Pruritus
Massage into affected areas until medication completely absorbed; repeat PRn
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
cream/lotion
- 10%
Scabies
Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present
Eurax (crotamiton) adverse (side) effects
1-10%
Allergic contact dermatitis or primary irritation
Pruritus
Rash
Warm sensation
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to crotamiton or components
Cautions
For external use only
Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes urethral meatus, and face
Not for application to acutely inflamed raw skin
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Eurax (crotamiton)
Mechanism of action
Scabicidal agent with unknown mechanism of action
