EURAX Cutaneous Emulsion 10 %w/w
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Summary of Product characteristics
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Active ingredient:
CROTAMITON
Available from:
Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited
Dosage:
10 %w/w
Pharmaceutical form:
Cutaneous Emulsion
Authorization date:
1993-04-11
Summary of Product characteristics
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Eurax 10% w/w Lotion
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Crotamiton 10% w/w
Excipients: also includes
Cetostearyl Alcohol
3.0 % w/w
Sorbic Acid
0.1 % w/w
Propylene Glycol
10.0 %w/w
Perfume (containing benzyl benzoate)
< 0.1 % w/w
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cutaneous emulsion.
White to yellowish white fluid emulsion; odour characteristic of perfume.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
As an antipruritic and sarcopticide for use in the management of pruritus of any aetiology and in the treatment of
scabies and pediculosis.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Pruritus
Apply to the affected area 2 to 3 times daily. Eurax will provide relief from irritation for 6-10 hours after each
application. Eurax can be used in children. There are no special dosage recommendations in the elderly.
Scabies
After a thorough bath, Eurax should be applied to all areas below the chin with particular attention to interdigital areas.
It is advisable to repeat the treatment 24 hours later. A bath should be taken a day after with a change of clothes and
bedding.
All contacts should be treated simultaneously in scabatic patients.
Method of administration: For cutaneous use.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use in patients hypersensitive to any of the ingredients or suffering from acute exudative dermatoses.
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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_Date Printed 15/09/2011_
_CRN 2103335_
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4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
If symptoms persist consult the doctor.
Eurax can be used for children, although it is advised that you consult your doctor before use on infants.
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