Eurax, which is generically prescribed as crotamiton topical, is commonly used to treat scabies as well as other conditions that cause intense itching. This medication is a topical and should never be ingested.
Eurax is not appropriate for everyone. A thorough medical history should be assessed prior to prescribing this medication. Patients with a medical history which includes a previous allergic reaction to crotamiton should not use Eurax. Patients with skin allergies or allergic reactions to other topicals should be prescribed this medication with caution.
The American Food and Drug Administration has rated Eurax as a pregnancy risk category C. It has yet to be determined whether or not Eurax causes harm or birth defects in an unborn baby. Eurax does pass through the mother’s breast milk, though it has yet to be determined whether or not this medication will affect a nursing baby. The prescribing physician should ultimately avoid prescribing this medication to a pregnant or nursing woman, or women who are likely to become pregnant.
There is a risk of side effects associated with Eurax, some of which are severe. A patient experiencing a serious side effect or an allergic reaction should seek immediate emergency medical care. An allergic reaction will present with symptoms such as facial swelling, including swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, and throat, hives, and difficulty breathing. Other serious side effects which require emergency medical care include symptoms such as severe stinging, severe burning, or intolerable itching.
Other less serious side effects typically do not require emergency medical care but should be reported to the prescribing physician. Patients should be encouraged to report all side effects. Less serious side effects include symptoms such as numbness, itching, stinging, burning, or redness. The patient should be instructed to notify the prescribing physician if a serious rash, swelling, or unusual itching or burning occurs. Less serious side effects can often be reduced to a tolerable level by reducing the dosage of Eurax.
Eurax should be taken exactly as it has been prescribed. If a treatment dosage is missed, the treatment should occur as soon as it is remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, the missed treatment should be skipped to avoid the potential for an overdose. If an overdose is suspected the patient should seek immediate emergency medical treatment. The symptoms of an overdose are not clearly known but may include symptoms such as severe stinging and burning, and possibly intolerable irritation. Typically, this medication is only prescribed in two doses, each 24 hours apart. A missed treatment would most likely require re-treatment.
Eurax should be kept out of reach of children to avoid accidental ingestion. If ingestion occurs, the patient should be taken for immediate medical treatment. An ingested overdose may present with symptoms such as irritation and inflammation of the mouth, burning in the mouth, burning and irritation of the throat and stomach lining, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
There is a risk of negative drug interactions associated with Eurax. A thorough medical history should be understood prior to prescribing this medication. Patients should be urged to inquire with the prescribing physician before taking any new medications, including over the counter medications and herbal remedies. Medications that have a known negative interaction risk with Eurax include topical treatments for thinning hair, topical treatments for dandruff, and topical treatments for itch. Any topical treatment runs the risk of interacting with Eurax.
Eurax has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of eurax is C13H17NO
• Chemical IUPAC Name is N-ethyl-N-(2-methylphenyl)-but-2-enamide
• Molecular weight is 203.28 g/mol
• Eurax available : 10% cream 60gm Tube, 10% lotion, 10% lotion 60ml bottle
Generic name: Crotamiton
Brand name(s): Crotaglin, Crotalgin, Crotamitex, Crotamitone, Crotan, Eurasil, Euraxil, Veteusan
Review published on: 10 March 2007
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