Cronix Lotion
Crotamiton topical
10%
UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 60ml pack |
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| Retail Price | 80.00 AED |
Indications
Cronix Lotion is used for:
Scabies, Pruritic skin
Adult Dose
Scabies
Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present
Pruritic skin disorders
Adult: Apply a 10% cream/lotion bid/tid onto the skin.
Child Dose
Scabies
Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present
Pruritic skin disorders
Child:
Child 3–17 years: Apply 2–3 times a day
<3 yr: Apply a 10% cream/lotion onto the skin once daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity; acute exudative dermatitis. Application to the eye, mouth, other mucous membranes or on excoriated skin.
Precautions
For external use only
Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes urethral meatus, and face
Not for application to acutely inflamed raw skin
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Crotamiton topical :
1-10%
Allergic contact dermatitis or primary irritation,Pruritus,Rash,Warm sensation
Mechanism of Action
Crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabei. It is an effective pediculocide as well.
Note
Cronix 10% Lotion manufactured by UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Crotamiton topical. Cronix is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Cronix Lotion is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.