Crotamiton

Adults: Crotamiton is a local antipruritic, meaning it is applied to the skin to relieve itching. For itching in adults (including older people) and children, apply the lotion to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day. Each application gives relief from irritation for 6 to 10 hours. The lotion can be used in children. There are no special dosage recommendations for older people. For itching that follows scabies, adults (including older people) should have a warm bath first. Dry the skin well, then rub the lotion into the whole body surface, except the face and scalp, until no traces of it remain visible on the skin. Repeat this once a day, preferably in the evening, for a total of 3 to 5 days. Depending on how the patient responds, pay extra attention to places the mites particularly like to infest, such as the spaces between the fingers and toes, wrists, armpits and genitals. Where pus has formed, cover the area with a dressing soaked in the lotion. You can have a short bath just before the next application while treatment is going on. Once treatment is finished, take a cleansing bath, then change the bed linen and underclothing. For children, the method is the same as for adults, but in children under 3 years of age, the lotion should not be applied more than once a day.