Is Gamascab Lotion safe for patients with fits?

No, Gamascab Lotion is not recommended for patients with uncontrolled fits as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before using Gamascab Lotion .

Can Gamascab Lotion be used immediately after bathing?

No, Gamascab Lotion should not be applied immediately after bathing as warm or wet skin helps Gamascab Lotion penetrate through the skin quickly and may increase the risk of fits. Therefore, you are advised to wait for a minimum of 1 hour after taking a shower or bath.

Does Gamascab Lotion prevent scabies?

Gamascab Lotion does not prevent scabies or reinfestation (recurring scabies). Gamascab Lotion kills the mites and is only used in the treatment of scabies that has already started.

Does scabies spread from person to person?

Scabies is a contagious skin condition that spreads from one person to another through physical contact. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close physical contact until the treatment for scabies is completed.

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Gamascab Lotion 100 ml, Pack of 1 LOTION

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Drug Warnings

Do not use Gamascab Lotion in premature infants due to the increased risk of skin permeability. If you have uncontrolled fits, inform your doctor before using Gamascab Lotion . It may be absorbed by the whole body and cause central nervous system toxicity resulting in disorientation, dizziness, and fits. You are advised to wash Gamascab Lotion from the body completely after 8-12 hours using warm water as leaving it on the skin for a prolonged time may lead to fatal effects. There may be skin itching for a few weeks even after using Gamascab Lotion . However, if the itching worsens, please consult a doctor. Do not use Gamascab Lotion to treat the second attack of scabies that comes immediately after the first episode as using it more than one time can lead to fatal effects.

Side Effects of Gamascab Lotion

Dry skin
Skin rash
Itching
Burning sensation of skin

Directions for Use

Scabies: Apply a thin layer of 1% topical preparation to all skin surfaces, from the neck to the toes, if you have scabies. After 8 to 12 hours, thoroughly wash the substance off the body with warm water.Pediculosis: Apply 30–60 ml of 1% shampoo to dry hair for pediculosis. The amount needed for most patients will be 30 mi (up to 60 ml), depending on the length of their hair. Massage into hair for 4 minutes, then add a little water at a time to create a lather. Right away, rinse thoroughly until no more suds are visible. Use a fine-toothed comb to comb the hair after it has dried. Most of the time, a single treatment is adequate; if not, another pediculicide may be used in a week.

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Medicinal Benefits

Gamascab Lotion is an antiparasitic drug used to treat scabies (a skin infection) and pediculosis (lice infestation). Gamascab Lotion kills scabies mites and their eggs by going through the skin. Gamascab Lotion in shampoo form is used to treat head lice. Gamascab Lotion is used to treat scabies and pediculosis in patients for whom other medicines did not work or cannot be given other safer medicines.

Uses of Gamascab Lotion

Scabies and Pediculosis

About Gamascab Lotion

Gamascab Lotion belongs to a class of medications called ‘antiparasitic drugs’ used to treat scabies and pediculosis. Scabies is a skin infection caused by mites. Pediculosis is the infestation of lice in the hairy parts of the body, especially the scalp. These conditions are contagious and spread from one person to another with direct contact. Symptoms include rashes and persistent itching in the infected area, which worsens in the night-time.

Gamascab Lotion contains ‘Gamma benzene hexachloride’ (also called Lindane). It is an antiparasite and acts by killing mites and lice and their eggs by penetrating the skin. It is recommended to use only if you have scabies and pediculosis. Gamascab Lotion doesn't help to prevent these conditions.

Gamascab Lotion is only for external use. You should use Gamascab Lotion exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Gamascab Lotion may cause side effects such as dryness, rash, itching, or burning sensation in the treated area. Most of these side effects of Gamascab Lotion do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or get worse, please consult your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to use Gamascab Lotion if you are allergic to any of its contents. Gamascab Lotion should not be used for people who have had any seizure episodes (fits). Inform your doctor if you have. Before taking Gamascab Lotion , inform your doctor if you have AIDS/HIV or liver cirrhosis, alcoholism, history of head injury, spinal cord, or brain tumor. It is not recommended for premature babies, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and elderly people. It is not known whether the Gamascab Lotion can interact with alcohol. So, please consult your doctor. Gamascab Lotion may not affect your ability to drive.

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