The
following information is a summary about Eurax.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Eurax USES
Eurax (Crotamiton) is used to treat scabies infection.
It is also used to relieve the itching of certain skin
conditions.
Eurax DIRECTIONS
Keep Eurax away from the mouth. It may be harmful if
swallowed. Use this medicine only as directed. Do not
use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so
may increase the chance of side effects. Keep Eurax 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. This medicine usually comes with
patient directions. Read them carefully before using.
If you take a bath or shower before using this medicine,
dry the skin well before applying Eurax. For patients
using this medicine for scabies: * Apply enough Eurax
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 this medicine. * Apply a second coat of
this medicine 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 this medicine,
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 Eurax 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 Eurax. If your dose
is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells
you to do so. * For topical dosage forms (cream and lotion):
o 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.
o 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.
Eurax SIDE EFFECTS
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 o 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.
Eurax PRECAUTIONS
If your condition does not improve or if it becomes worse,
check with your doctor. For patients using this medicine
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.
Eurax DRUG INTERACTIONS
In deciding to use Crotamiton, the risks of using Eurax
must be weighed against the good it will do. This is
a decision you and your doctor will make. For Eurax,
the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your
doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction
to Eurax. 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
Eurax has not been reported to cause problems in nursing
babies. Children—Studies on this medicine have been done
only in adult patients, and there is no specific information
comparing use of this medicine 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 Eurax 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 Eurax. 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 Eurax on
these areas may make the condition worse
Eurax OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately.
Eurax NOTES
Do not share Eurax with others.
Eurax STORAGE
Store Eurax at room temperature between 36 and 77 degrees
F (2 -25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
