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Crotorax is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream, Lotion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Scabies. Other than this, Crotorax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Crotorax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Crotorax can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Crotorax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Crotorax's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Crotorax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Crotorax contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Crotorax with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Crotorax, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Crotorax is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Crotorax safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Crotorax. It is best to stop taking Crotorax immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Crotorax safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Crotorax for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Crotorax on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Crotorax on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Crotorax on the Liver?
Crotorax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Crotorax on the Heart?
Using Crotorax does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Crotorax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Crotorax habit forming or addictive?
Crotorax does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Crotorax will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Crotorax only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Crotorax cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Crotorax
Taking Crotorax with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Crotorax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Crotorax with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Intal Eurax (crotamiton)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019