Crotamiton is N-crotonyl-N-ethyl-O-toluidine.
Additives: Cream: Excip. ad unguent. emulgant.
Antipruritic, acaricide, pediculicide.
Eurax is effective against various forms of pruritus. The relief it affords sets in rapidly and lasts for some 6 hrs. By relieving the itching, it prevents irritation of the skin caused by scratching and thus reduces the risk of secondary infection. Since Eurax is also an acaricide and inhibits the growth of Streptococci and Staphylococci, it is particularly suitable for the treatment of scabies, including secondary pyodermal infections. Eurax also proves effective against pediculosis capitis.
Eurax penetrates easily into the skin without leaving any greasy or shiny deposit on the surface.
The lotion is preferable for application to hairy and exposed parts of the body and for use on weeping skin.
Pruritus of varying origin, eg essential pruritus, senile pruritus, anogenital pruritus, pruritus associated with allergies, jaundice or diabetes mellitus and pruritus due to insect bites and stings. Scabies (infestation of the skin by mites). Pediculosis capitis (infestation by head lice).
Pruritus: Eurax cream should be rubbed into the affected parts 2-3 times a day until the itching has subsided. This also applies to refractory cases requiring more prolonged treatment, as Eurax is well tolerated by the skin. Patients using Eurax as self-medication should consult a doctor if the itching still persists after 5 days' treatment.
Scabies: After the patient has first taken a warm bath, the skin should be well dried and Eurax then rubbed into the entire body surface (excluding the face and scalp) until no traces of the preparation remain visible on the surface. The application should be repeated once daily, preferably in the evening, for a total of 3-5 days depending on the response. When applying Eurax, special attention should be paid to sites that are particularly susceptible to infestation by the mites (interdigital spaces, wrists, axillae and genitalia). Areas where there is pus formation should be covered with a dressing impregnated with Eurax. While the treatment is in progress, the patient may take a bath shortly before the next application. After completion of the treatment, a cleansing bath should be taken, followed by a change of bed linen and underclothing. In small children, Eurax should never be applied more than once a day.
Pediculosis Capitis: On the 1st day thoroughly wash the hair with warm water and shampoo, and dry it well afterwards. Then lightly massage an adequate quantity of Eurax lotion into the whole of the scalp and hair, paying particular attention to the back of the head and the areas around the ears. While Eurax is being applied, the eyes should be kept closed and well covered so as to prevent their coming into contact with Eurax. Afterwards, the hair should be allowed to dry on its own and should not be washed for 24 hours: In the case of children, the head should be wrapped in a towel after the application of Eurax in order to prevent the active substance from entering and irritating the eyes as a result of finger contact.
From the 2nd to 7th day thoroughly wash the hair once daily with warm water and shampoo. Then, using a fine-tooth comb that has been dipped in vinegar, comb the hair while it is still wet, so as to remove the nits.
On the 8th day carefully examine the hair and scalp. Only if lice, their larvae, or fresh nits can still be found at the hair-skin junctions should a second course of treatment with Eurax lotion be carried out. After completion of the treatment, thoroughly cleaned fresh clothing and bed-linen should be used.
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients, eg lanolin in Eurax lotions.
Eurax should not be allowed to come into contact with the conjunctiva. Where such contact occurs by accident, the eyes should be bathed with water. Treatment with the cream is not indicated in acutely inflamed, weeping skin conditions or skin wounds owing to the danger of systemic absorption.
Use in pregnancy & lactation: Pregnancy Category C: Since the risk-benefit ratio in pregnancy, inadequately documented use of Eurax during pregnancy, particularly during the 1st trimester, is not advised.
It is not known whether the active substance of Eurax passes into the breast milk. Nursing mothers should in all events avoid applying Eurax in the area of the nipples.
Use in pregnancy & lactation: Pregnancy Category C: Since the risk-benefit ratio in pregnancy, inadequately documented use of Eurax during pregnancy, particularly during the 1st trimester, is not advised.
It is not known whether the active substance of Eurax passes into the breast milk. Nursing mothers should in all events avoid applying Eurax in the area of the nipples.
Eurax is generally well-tolerated. Only in exceptional cases is irritation of the skin or contact allergy liable to occur; in such instances, the preparation should be withdrawn.
Store below 30°C. Protect Eurax cream from heat.
D02AX - Other emollients and protectives ; Used as skin emollients and protectants.
Eurax cream 10 %
20 g x 1's;60 g x 1's
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