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Crotorax Cream belongs to a class of medicines called scabicides and antipruritics used to treat scabies and itchy skin. It contains Crotamiton, which kills the scabies mites and helps relieve itching and other conditions. It evaporates from the skin and produces a cooling effect which helps to divert the body's attention from itching.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CROTAMITON-10%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Crotorax Cream

Crotorax Cream is a topical medication prescribed to treat scabies, an itchy skin infestation caused by tiny burrowing mites. It is also used to relieve severe skin itching (pruritus) caused by various other skin conditions. By targeting both the underlying infestation and the urge to scratch, this medicine helps restore comfort to irritated skin.

For the best results, it is important to apply Crotorax Cream consistently and exactly as directed by your doctor. You will typically apply this medication to completely clean, dry skin after bathing. Alongside using this treatment, washing all recently worn clothes and bed linens in hot water can significantly help clear the infestation and prevent it from returning.

Most people tolerate this topical treatment well, although some may experience mild skin irritation or redness where it is applied. If you experience severe burning, swelling, or signs of an allergic reaction, stop using it immediately and consult your doctor.

Before you start using Crotorax Cream, talk to your doctor if you have highly inflamed, raw, or weeping skin lesions. Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.

While topical skin treatments rarely interact with oral medicines, you should avoid applying other creams or ointments to the same area at the same time unless advised by your doctor. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for an elderly patient, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to make sure this is safe to use.

Uses of Crotorax Cream

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Scabies infestations: Crotorax Cream works directly to eliminate the tiny mites that burrow into the skin, helping to clear the infestation completely.
  • Severe skin itching: It provides rapid relief from intense itching caused by insect bites, sunburn, or other non-parasitic skin irritations, reducing the urge to scratch.

Key Benefits

Crotorax Cream helps treat scabies by eliminating the mites that cause the infestation while relieving associated skin symptoms. Key benefits include:

  • Treats Scabies: Crotorax Cream may help treat scabies by reducing the number of mites over the recommended treatment course. Because it is generally less effective than first-line treatments such as permethrin, your doctor may prescribe it when other options are unsuitable or unavailable.
  • Relieves Itching and Skin Irritation: Crotorax Cream helps relieve itching and discomfort associated with scabies and other itchy skin conditions, reducing the urge to scratch and promoting skin healing.
  • Supports Skin Recovery: By relieving itching and helping control the infestation, Crotorax Cream may reduce skin damage caused by scratching and lower the risk of secondary skin infections.
Side effects of Crotorax Cream 20 gm
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
  • Drink 1.5 to 3 litres of water daily to stay hydrated, balancing electrolytes with salt and potassium.
  • Avoid sugary drinks, caffeine, and alcohol that exacerbate dehydration.
  • Limit exposure to direct sunlight, especially during peak hours, using caps, scarves, or umbrellas.
  • Stay indoors during extreme heat and step out during cooler morning or evening hours.
  • Avoid sudden temperature changes, including cold air conditioning.
  • Rest and hydrate immediately if experiencing heat stroke symptoms, and seek hospitalization if severe.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s guidance regarding the dosage and timing for optimal results.
  • Apply the advised dose to the affected area. Clean and dry the affected area before applying the medication.
  • Wash your hands before and after using Crotorax Cream if your hands are not the affected area.

How Crotorax Cream Works

Crotorax Cream contains crotamiton, a topical medicine with anti-pruritic (anti-itch) and scabicidal (anti-scabies) properties. Its anti-itch effect is well established, although the exact way it relieves itching is not fully understood. It helps reduce the urge to scratch, allowing irritated skin to heal more comfortably. When used to treat scabies, Crotorax Cream helps eliminate scabies mites over the recommended treatment course. However, its exact scabicidal mechanism is not fully understood, and it is generally considered less effective than first-line treatments such as permethrin. Your doctor may recommend Crotorax Cream when other treatments are unsuitable or not well tolerated.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is unclear whether alcohol can be taken while using the Crotorax Cream. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using Crotorax Cream. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies on how Crotorax Cream affects breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Crotorax Cream. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks. However, it is advised not to use Crotorax Cream on breasts while breastffeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Crotorax Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Crotorax Cream is generally safe to use in patients with liver problems. However, if you have liver disease, consult your doctor before using Crotorax Cream.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Crotorax Cream is safe to use in patients with kidney problems. However, if you have kidney disease, consult your doctor before using Crotorax Cream.

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Children

Caution

Children below 12 years can use Crotorax Cream only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Crotorax Cream. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Crotorax Cream in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Crotorax Cream

Because this medicine is applied to the skin, an accidental overdose is rare when used as directed. However, if anyone accidentally swallows Crotorax Cream, or if you apply far too much of it onto open wounds, contact a poison control centre or seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash bedding and clothing in hot water: Wash all sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, and clothing used in the last 3 days in hot water (at least 140°F/60°C) and dry them on the high-heat cycle to kill any remaining mites.
  • Isolate non-washable items: Place items that cannot be washed (such as stuffed animals or heavy coats) in a sealed plastic bag for at least 7 to 10 days to starve any lingering mites.
  • Vacuum thoroughly: Vacuum carpets, rugs, sofas, and car seats carefully, and immediately discard the vacuum bag or empty the canister.
  • Keep your nails short: Trim your fingernails short and clean underneath them thoroughly to prevent scratching from tearing your skin or spreading mites.
  • Cool compresses: Apply a cool, damp washcloth to highly irritated skin areas to help soothe itching naturally without scratching.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Crotorax Cream to start to work: Crotorax Cream ideally shows its action within 30 to 60 minutes after application. The time for which the effects of Crotorax Cream last: The effect of Crotorax Cream lasts for 6 to 10 hours.

Storage

•Store Crotorax Cream at controlled room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). •Keep the tube or bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What if you forget to take Crotorax Cream

If you miss a scheduled application, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and return to your regular routine. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed application.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid sensitive areas: Do not apply this medication to your face, eyes, mouth, nose, or vagina. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with large amounts of cool water.
  • Check the skin condition: Never apply Crotorax Cream to raw, oozing, bleeding, or severely inflamed skin unless specifically directed by your doctor.
  • Check the product container: Inspect the tube or bottle before use to ensure the seal is intact and the cream or lotion looks uniform without any separation or discolouration.
  • Treat close contacts: Scabies spreads very easily through close physical contact. Speak with your doctor about treating everyone in your household at the same time, even if they do not show symptoms yet.
  • Be patient with itching: It is common for skin itching to continue for up to several weeks after the mites have been completely destroyed. This does not mean the treatment failed, but you should talk to your doctor if the itching worsens or persists past 4 weeks.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may interact.

  • Applying other topical skin products (such as corticosteroid creams, cosmetic lotions, or other anti-itch products) at the same time on the same skin area may increase skin irritation or interfere with how Crotorax Cream works.

No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Crotorax Cream when used as directed. 

 

No clinically significant drug interactions are known with Crotorax Cream when used as directed. 

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[SCABICIDES AND PEDICULICIDES]

FAQs

Crotorax Cream is used to treat scabies (skin infection) and pruritis (itchy skin).
Crotorax Cream contains Crotamiton belongs to two classes of medicines called antipruritics and scabicides. It works by killing the mites which cause scabies.
Crotorax Cream is for topical (for skin) use only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Do not apply Crotorax Cream on open wounds, lesions and blisters.
Do not stop taking Crotorax Cream on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your full prescribed course is finished.
The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the infection. It is recommended to consult a doctor to know the exact dose and duration of the treatment.
You can wear light clothes after applying medicine to the affected area. Wash the clothes with hot water after every use.
Apply the prescribed amount of Crotorax Cream to the affected area. Ensure the area is clean and dry before application. For pruritus, gently massage the cream into the affected areas until fully absorbed. For scabies, apply the medication and leave it on for 8 to 14 hours before washing it off thoroughly with water. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals while using Crotorax Cream. Wash thoroughly in case of accidental contact.
If you experience persistent skin irritation or a worsening of your skin condition, discontinue using Crotorax Cream and consult the doctor immediately for further guidance.
Crotorax Cream starts working as soon as you apply it. However, it may take a few weeks for noticeable improvement. Therefore, always stick to the dose and duration recommended by the doctor to get the best results.
It is generally recommended to apply Crotorax Cream first to the affected area and wait until it is fully absorbed before applying a moisturizer. This allows the medication to work effectively. Consult the doctor for specific guidance based on your condition.
The side effects of Crotorax Cream include redness, skin irritation, and a burning sensation at the application site. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
No, you should avoid applying Crotorax Cream to your face, scalp, eyes, or mouth, as it can cause severe irritation. It is intended for use from the chin down. Talk to your doctor if you have itching or scabies symptoms on your face or scalp.
It is normal to experience temporary mild itching or irritation after application. However, if the itching becomes severe, or if you develop signs of an allergic reaction like swelling or hives, wash the product off immediately and talk to your doctor.
The safety of this medication during pregnancy is not fully established. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to weigh the benefits and potential risks before using this medicine.
Yes, scabies mites can survive on bedding and clothing for a few days. Wash all sheets, towels, and clothing used in the 3 days before starting treatment in hot water and dry them on high heat. Talk to your doctor for more tips on preventing re-infestation.
You should not use this medication on infants or young children without explicit medical advice, as their skin is highly sensitive and absorbs medications more easily. Talk to your doctor to find a safe and appropriate treatment.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

401, LSC, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi DL 110034 In
Other Info - CRO0001
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