Crotamiton
Crotamiton (Eurax) is a topical ingredient listed for scabies and pruritic skin. This catalogue contains two named preparations, Eurax and Eurax Lotion, for these skin concerns.
Eurax Lotion
Scabies, Pruritus
60ml
Crotamiton lotion for scabies and itching. The liquid spreads easily over large areas.
Key points
- Actions not fully understood: Eurax has scabicidal and antipruritic actions, although the mechanisms behind them are not known.
- Cream formulation: the Eurax cream label describes crotamiton at 10% in a vanishing cream base.
- Skin reactions: dermatitis, itching, rash and allergic sensitivity reactions have been reported in a small number of people using crotamiton.
Common questions about Crotamiton
What is the difference between Eurax and Eurax Lotion?
They are separate listed products associated with crotamiton and the same two indications, scabies and pruritus. The catalogue identifies Eurax in a tube and Eurax Lotion in a bottle, but does not confirm any further difference between their formulations.
Is Eurax Hc Cream the same as crotamiton?
No. Eurax Hc Cream combines crotamiton with hydrocortisone, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Statements about that combination cream apply to the combined product, so they should not be taken as facts about crotamiton alone.
Further reading
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