Manufacturer: Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Lindane(1% w/v), Cetrimide(0.1% w/v)
Scaby Lotion should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Apply only to the affected areas.
Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include hair loss, rashes, drowsiness, headache, itching, and dry skin.
If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from any other disease.
Scaby Lotion is a combination of two medicines: Lindane and Cetrimide. It works kills microorganisms that cause scabies. It is also potent in paralyzing and killing the lice and their eggs.
Possible pharmacokinetic interaction (increased percutaneous absorption of lindane). Avoid use of oil treatments or oil-based hair preparations immediately before or after applying lindane shampoo; lindane lotion should not be applied simultaneously with any other cream (e.g., conditioner), ointment, or oil. Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium compound with surfactant and antiseptic properties. Chlorhexidine digluconate and cetrimide are poorly absorbed from the gastro- intestinal tract and skin. There is minimal systemic absorption of chlorhexidine and cetrimide following topical administration.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Scaby
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Dry skin
CETRIMIDE+LINDANE should be used with caution in patients with a known hypersensitivity disorder, liver disease, epilepsy, seizure disorder, cancer, HIV/AIDS, crusted scabies, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
Information regarding the use of Scaby Lotion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Scaby Lotion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CETRIMIDE+LINDANE is used to relieve the pain, discomfort and itchiness caused by skin infections such as scabies. Lindane shows insecticidal (insect-killing) properties. It exerts a neurotoxic effect on the nerve cells of the causative organism and causes paralysis and death of the insect and its eggs.
Drug-Drug Interactions: CETRIMIDE+LINDANE may interact with an anti-depressant (bupropion), antipsychotics (risperidone, olanzapine, prochlorperazine), analgesic (methocarbamol), Alzheimer’s drug (donepezil), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), antibiotic (ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, imipenem), anti-TB drug (isoniazid) and theophylline.
Drug-Food Interactions: CETRIMIDE+LINDANE may interact with Vitamin-E and Vitamin-E rich foods such as nuts.
Drug-Disease Interactions: CETRIMIDE+LINDANE should be used with caution in patients with a known hypersensitivity disorder, liver disease, epilepsy, seizure disorder, cancer, HIV/AIDS, crusted scabies, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Scaby Lotion, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Scaby Lotion is prescribed for the treatment of scabies (a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin).
Apply a thin layer of this medicine all over the body and leave it for 8-14 hours before taking a bath or shower.
Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
You will still be itchy for a while after successful treatment. If the itching becomes troublesome to you, consult your doctor to ease this. Moisturizing creams can provide temporary relief from itching.
Clothes, towels, and bed linen should be machine-washed with hot water after the first application of treatment. This helps kills the scabies mites.
This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.
