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How to Use

Keep crotamiton away from the mouth. It may be harmful if swallowed .

Use this drug only as directed . Do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of side effects.

Keep crotamiton away from the eyes and other mucous membranes , such as the inside of the nose. It may cause irritation. If you must accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water at once.

This drug usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using.

If you take a bath or shower before using this drug, dry the skin well before applying crotamiton.

For diseaseds using this drug for scabies :

• Apply enough drug 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 drug.
• Apply a second coat of this drug 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 drug, take a cleansing bath to remove the drug.
• Your sexual partners, especially and all members of your household may need to be treated also, since the infection may spread to people in close contact. If these people are not being treated or if you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.

Dosage

• For topical dosage forms - cream and lotion:
  • For scabies:
    • Adults Use two times. Apply one time the first day and one time the second day. For severe cases, treat may be repeated one time after one week.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For pruritus:
    • Adults Use when necessary according to the directions on the label or your family doctor's instructions.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.