Crotamiton
pair of cis–trans isomers
Crotamiton is a drug that is used both as a scabicidal (for treating scabies) and as a general antipruritic (anti-itching drug). It is a lotion-based medicine that is applied to the whole body to get rid of the scabies mite that burrows under the skin and causes itching. It requires a prescription in the United States.
Use
For treating scabies, crotamiton should be applied to the whole body rather than a localized area. It is applied two or three times, with a 24-hour delay between applications, and the patient is asked to take a shower no sooner than after 48 hours. For children under 3 years, it is applied once daily. It can also be used to treat itching stemming from other causes, e.g. insect bites, in which case it is applied to the itching areas only, and repeated if necessary after 4 to 8 hours. Use near the eyes, or breaks in the skin, should be avoided.
Pharmacology
Crotamiton is toxic to the scabies mite.
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