Crotamiton
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Crotamiton is a drug that is used both as a scabicidal (for treating
Use
For treating scabies, crotamiton should be applied to the whole body rather than a localized area. It is applied two or three times, with a 24-hour delay between applications, and the patient is asked to take a shower no sooner than after 48 hours. For children under 3 years, it is applied once daily. It can also be used to treat itching stemming from other causes, e.g. insect bites, in which case it is applied to the itching areas only, and repeated if necessary after 4 to 8 hours. Use near the eyes, or breaks in the skin, should be avoided.[citation needed]
Pharmacology
Crotamiton is toxic to the
Pharmacokinetics
After topical application, crotamiton is absorbed systemically. It has an elimination half-life of 30.9 hours and 4.8-8.8% is excreted in the urine.[3]
Side effects
The most common side effect of crotamiton is skin irritation.[citation needed]
Trade name
Crotamiton is marketed under the
References
- ^ "Crotamiton: mechanism of action". Medscape Drug Information.
- S2CID 4059914.
- ^ "Crotamiton: pharmacokinetics". Medscape Drug Information.