Crotorax HC Cream
Manufacturer
Abbott
Salt Composition
Hydrocortisone (0.25%w/w) + Crotamiton (10%w/w)
Key Information
Short Description
Crotorax HC Cream is a combination medicine used to treat scabies, a condition caused by tiny insects infesting and irritating the skin.
Dosage Form
Cream
Introduction
Crotorax HC Cream is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
Directions for Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Breastfeeding Warning
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How it works
Crotorax HC Cream is a combination of two medicines: Hydrocortisone and Crotamiton. Hydrocortisone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Crotamiton is an antiparasitic which works by killing the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs which cause scabies.
Quick Tips
Crotorax HC Cream is prescribed for the treatment of scabies (a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin). Apply a thin layer of this medicine all over the body and leave it for 8-14 hours before taking a bath or shower. You will still be itchy for a while after successful treatment. If the itching becomes troublesome to you, consult your doctor to ease this. Moisturizing creams can provide temporary relief from itching. Clothes, towels, and bed linen should be machine-washed with hot water after the first application of treatment. This helps kill the scabies mites.
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