Eurax
Formulated to alleviate severe scabies and itching to support skin healing and target dermal parasite infestations.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Crotamiton
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 20g
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Eurax, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Eurax vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Eurax details
- Alternative names
- crotamiton
- Therapeutic class
- Scabicide, Antipruritic Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Antipruritic
- Contraindications
- acute exudative dermatitis; hypersensitivity to crotamiton
- Minor side effects
- local skin redness; mild stinging
- Moderate side effects
- contact dermatitis; itching exacerbation; dry skin
- Serious side effects
- severe localised angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Westwood-Squibb
- Onset Time
- 24 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults. Use with caution in paediatric patients.
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate severe scabies and itching to support skin healing and target dermal parasite infestations.
Mechanism of action
Exerts scabicidal action against sarcoptes scabiei and possesses direct systemic antipruritic actions on skin terminals.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Safety has not been systematically established. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Eurax is the originator brand name, made by Westwood-Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Westwood-Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Crotamiton is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.