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Olscab Lotion Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LINDANE-1%W/V

Uses:

<p>Olscab Lotion is used in the treatment of scabies and lice infections. The detailed uses of Olscab Lotion are as follows: <br/> • Treatment of parasitic infections: Olscab Lotion is used to treat parasitic infections like strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis, by targeting and eliminating the parasites that cause them.<br/> • Scabies treatment: Olscab Lotion effectively treats scabies by targeting the mites that cause intense itching and skin irritation.<br/> • Lice infection: Olscab Lotion treats head lice infection by killing both lice and eggs, especially when other treatments aren't effective.<br/></p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Olscab Lotion is an antiparasitic drug used to treat scabies and lice. Olscab Lotion kills scabies mites and their eggs by going through the skin. Olscab Lotion in shampoo form is used to treat head lice. Olscab Lotion is used to treat scabies in patients for whom other medicines did not work or cannot be given other safer medicines.

FAQs

Olscab Lotion treats scabies in people for whom other medicines did not work. Olscab Lotion is available usually in the topical form used to treat head lice.

No, Olscab Lotion is not recommended for patients with uncontrolled fits as it may increase the risk of fits. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are suffering from fits or have a history of fits before using Olscab Lotion.

No, Olscab Lotion should not be applied immediately after bathing as warm or wet skin helps Olscab Lotion to penetrate through the skin quickly and may increase the risk of fits. Therefore, you are advised to wait for minimum 1 hour after taking a shower or bath.

No, Olscab Lotion does not prevent scabies or reinfestation (recurring scabies). Olscab Lotion kills the mites and is only used in the treatment of scabies that has already started.

You are not recommended to use more than the prescribed dose of Olscab Lotion or too often as it may lead to life threatening seizures (fits).

No, you are recommended to avoid breast-feeding for 24 hours after using Olscab Lotion and also throw away any milk collected using breast pump within 24 hours of using Olscab Lotion due to increased risk of toxic effects. However, please consult a doctor if you are a breast-feeding mother or pregnant before using Olscab Lotion.

Yes, scabies is a contagious skin condition which spreads from one person to another through physical contact. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close physical contact until the treatment for scabies is completed.

Scabies is a skin condition caused by mites known as Sarcoptes scabiei. It causes an itchy skin rash and is contagious (spreads from one person to another person).

Shake the bottle well before use. Apply a very thin layer of Olscab Lotion on the affected area as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying Olscab Lotion.

Olscab Lotion should be used in children only if advised by the doctor. It is not recommended for premature infants due to the increased risk of skin permeability. Consult the doctor before using Olscab Lotion in children.

Olscab Lotion may cause side effects like dry skin, skin rash, itching, or burning sensation of the skin. Most of these side effects of Olscab Lotion do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.