Crotamiton
Synonym(s)
N-ethyl-2-methyl-crotanilide
Definition
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Antiparasitic and antipruriginous substance.
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Limited indication
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Children < 3 years (no multiple appl. per day), pregnancy, lactation.
Dosage and method of use
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- Skabies: 5% as ointment or gel or 10% as lotio or cream. After a warm bath for 3-5 consecutive days, rub the body once a day from the neck to the toes.
- Pruritus: Apply 10% lotio or cream 2-3 times/day in a thin layer on the affected skin areas.
Undesirable effects
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Rare allergic reactions (only with Crotamitex ointment: paragroup allergy!), cardiovascular reactions, dizziness, pruritus, feeling of warmth.
Contraindication
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Application on the eye, weeping skin changes, paragroup allergy (only Crotamitex ointment).
Preparations
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Crotamitex®, Euraxil®
Note(s)
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Do not apply to injured skin areas!
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
