Eurax
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Description
Eurax is used to treat scabies
infection. It is also used to relieve the itching of
certain skin conditions.
Eurax is available only with your doctor's
prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Topical
Cream (U.S. and Canada)
Lotion (U.S.)
Before Using Eurax
In deciding to use a
medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be
weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision
you and your doctor will make. For crotamiton, the
following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any
unusual or allergic reaction to crotamiton. Also tell
your health care professional if you are allergic to any
other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy - Studies on effects in pregnancy have not
been done in either humans or animals.
Breast-feeding - Topical crotamiton has not been
reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children - Studies on Eurax have been done only in
adult patients, and there is no specific information
comparing use of Eurax in children with use in other age
groups.
Older adults - Many medicines have not been studied
specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be
known whether they work exactly the same way they do in
younger adults or if they cause different side effects
or problems in older people. There is no specific
information comparing use of crotamiton in the elderly
with use in other age groups.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should
not be used together at all, in other cases two
different medicines may be used together even if an
interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may
want to change the dose, or other precautions may be
necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are
using any other topical prescription or nonprescription
(over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied
to the same area of the skin.
Other medical problems - The presence of other
medical problems may affect the use of crotamiton. Make
sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical
problems, especially: Severely inflamed skin or raw
oozing areas of the skin-Use of crotamiton on these
areas may make the condition worse
Proper Use of Eurax
Keep crotamiton away from
the mouth. It may be harmful if swallowed.
Use Eurax only as directed. Do not use it more often
than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the
chance of side effects.
Keep crotamiton away from the eyes and other mucous
membranes, such as the inside of the nose. It may cause
irritation. If you should accidentally get some in your
eyes, flush them thoroughly with water at once.
Eurax usually comes with patient directions. Read
them carefully before using.
If you take a bath or shower before using Eurax, dry
the skin well before applying crotamiton.
For patients using Eurax for scabies:
Apply enough medicine to cover the entire skin
surface from the chin down, and rub in well. This
applies especially to folds and creases in the skin and
to the hands, feet (including the soles), between
fingers and toes, and moist areas (such as underarms and
groin). Do not wash off the first coat of Eurax. Apply a
second coat of Eurax 24 hours after the first one. The
next day, put on freshly washed or dry-cleaned clothing
and change bedding in order to prevent reinfection.
Then, 48 hours after the second application of Eurax,
take a cleansing bath to remove the medicine. Your
sexual partners, especially, and all members of your
household may need to be treated also, since the
infection may spread to persons in close contact. If
these persons are not being treated or if you have any
questions about this, check with your doctor.
Dosing
The dose of crotamiton will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label. The following information
includes only the average doses of crotamiton. If your
dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor
tells you to do so.
For topical dosage forms (cream
and lotion):
For scabies:
Adults - Use two times. Apply one time the first day,
and one time the second day. For severe cases, treatment
may be repeated one time after one week.
Children -
Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For pruritus:
Adults - Use when necessary according to the
directions on the label or your doctor's instructions.
Children - Use and dose must be determined by your
doctor.
Storage
To store Eurax:
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away
from heat and direct light.
Keep the medicine from
freezing.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine
no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is
out of the reach of children.
Precautions While Using Eurax
If your condition
does not improve or if it becomes worse, check with your
doctor. For patients using Eurax for scabies:
To prevent reinfection or spreading of the infection
to other people, good health habits are also required.
These include machine washing all underwear, pajamas,
sheets, pillowcases, towels, and washcloths in very hot
water and drying them using the hot cycle of a dryer.
Clothing or bedding that cannot be washed in this way
should be dry cleaned.
Side Effects of Eurax
Along with its needed
effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if
they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if either
of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Skin irritation or rash not present before use of
Eurax
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check
with your doctor. |
