Olscab Lotion

Learn more about Olscab Lotion, a quality offering from Olcare Laboratories featuring the therapeutic benefits of Lindane (1% w/v). This formulation is primarily utilized for Scabies. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

MRP: ₹ 37.12
Packing: 100.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Lindane (1% w/v)
Brand: Olcare Laboratories
Uses: Scabies

Description

Olscab Lotion is an anti-parasite medicine
It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin
It works by killing the mites and their eggs
Your doctor or pharmacist will explain how to use Olscab Lotion and how much you need
Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly
It is for external use only and always use gloves while using it, especially when applying to another person
You should apply it on dry and clean skin and do not cover the affected area with clothes
You should not use it if you have an open wound on the skin
In case of accidental contact with the eyes, mouth, or nose, wash it off immediately with plenty of water.
It may cause side effects such as itching, numbness, tingling or pricking sensation, headache, and dry skin, etc
Some people also experience hair loss and drowsiness
If any of these effects bother you then it is better to consult the doctor.
Before using it, you should inform the doctor if you are suffering from seizures or fits
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid using this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	No interaction found/established
Kidney:	No interaction found/established
Driving:	No interaction found/established
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Olscab Lotion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Olscab Lotion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	No interaction found/established
Drug Action:	Ectoparasiticides
Therapeutic class:	DERMA
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Cyclohexyl Halide

Uses of Olscab Lotion

In Scabies Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin
Olscab Lotion is an anti-parasite medicine
It works by paralyzing and killing the mites and their eggs
Generally, the cream should be applied to the whole body except the face but follow your doctor’s advice
It should be thoroughly washed off after 8-12 hours
Often one application is enough to treat the condition completely but sometimes a second one may be required a week later
This will get rid of the itching, swelling, and redness caused by mites
However, dead mites may still make you itch for some time.