Scabest 5% Lotion

Scabest 5% Lotion

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Information about Scabest 5% Lotion (Brand: Psychotropics India Ltd) - Uses: Scabies

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  • MRP: ₹ 110
  • Packing: 100.0 ml in 1 bottle
  • Salt Combination: Permethrin (5%)
  • Brand: Psychotropics India Ltd
  • Uses: Scabies

Description

  • Scabest 5% Lotion is an antiparasitic medication
  • It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin
  • This medicine works by killing the insects (mites) and their eggs
  • Your doctor will explain how to use Scabest 5% Lotion and how much you need
  • Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly
  • Your skin should be clean, dry, and cool before using it
  • Your whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-14 hours after you have used this medicine
  • Most people only need to use it once to treat their condition but, if a second application is needed, wait at least 7 days
  • Sometimes itching may last for a few weeks after treating scabies
  • This is probably an allergic reaction to dead mites and not a sign that the treatment has failed.
  • The most common side effects include mild burning, stinging, or tingling where the medicine is applied
  • Most side effects are usually mild and not everyone gets them.
  • Before using it, let your doctor know if you have any skin conditions or allergies to medicines, food, or other substances, or if you have asthma
  • Though this medicine is generally thought to be safe, you should ask for your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver: No interaction found/established
Kidney: No interaction found/established
Driving: No interaction found/established
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Scabest 5% 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: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Scabest 5% Lotion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol: No interaction found/established
Drug Action: Ectoparasiticides
Therapeutic class: DERMA
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Pyrethroid Derivative

Uses

Uses of Scabest 5% Lotion

  • In Scabies Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin
  • Scabest 5% 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 and head 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.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Scabest 5% Lotion, please consult your doctor.

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