Crotamiton Topical

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. Crotamiton topical is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on swollen or oozing skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes or mouth, rinse with water.

Shake the lotion well just before each use.

To treat itching:

• Massage the medicine into the affected areas until it is completely absorbed. Repeat as needed.

To treat scabies:

• Take a bath or shower and dry your skin thoroughly before applying this medicine.
• Apply a thin layer of the cream or lotion to all body parts from the neck down to the soles of your feet (scabies does not usually infect the head).
• Be sure the medicine gets into all the folds of your skin, between your toes and fingers, and underneath your nails. Scabies are likely to stay under the nails if the area is not treated. Keep the nails trimmed short.
• Leave the medicine on for 24 hours. Then apply a second dose without washing your skin first.
• Thoroughly wash off the medicine 48 hours after the last application.

Call your doctor if you still have itching 2 to 4 weeks after you finish treatment for scabies.

To prevent reinfection, wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, hair brushes, and combs with a strong cleanser in hot water to remove any mites or eggs.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

An overdose of crotamiton topical is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

You will need to use both doses of crotamiton topical, 24 hours apart. If you miss the second dose, you may need to start your treatment over.

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose.

Crotamiton is an anti-parasite medicine that kills certain parasites that live or lay eggs in your skin.

Crotamiton topical (for the skin) is used to treat scabies and to reduce itching associated with certain skin conditions.

Crotamiton topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using this medicine.

Common side effects may include:

• mild itching or new rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. If this product is swallowed, symptoms of overdose may include: irritation/burning feeling in the mouth/throat, nausea, vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain.

Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

If you are being treated for scabies, ask your doctor if people you spent much time with during the previous month (such as household members, sexual partners) should also be checked and treated for scabies.

This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless your doctor directs you to do so. A different medication may be necessary in that case.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C). Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.Information last revised July 2016. Copyright(c) 2016 First Databank, Inc.