Crotamiton (Eurax)

Category:

Miscellanenous

Description:

Scabacide

Indications:

Scabies in adults
Scabies in children (non-FDA approved)
Pruritic skin

Contraindications:

Inflammation, abrasions, or breaks in skin or mucous membranes

Precautions:

Pregnancy category C
Children

Dosage:

Applied topically

Adult and child: TOP (cream, lotion) massage into skin of entire body from chin down; repeat application 24 hours later

Special considerations:

60g is sufficient for 2 applications (adult)
Reapply locally during 48 hour treatment period after handwashing, etc
A cleansing bath should be taken 48 hours after the last application
After treatment, the topical use of corticosteroids to decrease contact dermatitis, antihistamines for pruritis; pruritis may continue for 4-6 weeks

Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300