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About Scabisin Lotion

Scabisin 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.

Scabisin 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. Scabisin Lotion doesn't help to prevent these conditions.

Scabisin Lotion is only for external use. You should use Scabisin Lotion exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Scabisin Lotion may cause side effects such as dryness, rash, itching, or burning sensation in the treated area. Most of these side effects of Scabisin 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 Scabisin Lotion if you are allergic to any of its contents. Scabisin Lotion should not be used for people who have had any seizure episodes (fits). Inform your doctor if you have. Before taking Scabisin 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 Scabisin Lotion can interact with alcohol. So, please consult your doctor. Scabisin Lotion may not affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Scabisin Lotion

Scabies and Pediculosis

Medicinal Benefits

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

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Scabisin Lotion

Dry skin
Skin rash
Itching
Burning sensation of skin

In-depth Information

Drug Warnings

Do not use Scabisin Lotion in premature infants due to the increased risk of skin permeability. If you have uncontrolled fits, inform your doctor before using Scabisin 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 Scabisin 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 Scabisin Lotion . However, if the itching worsens, please consult a doctor. Do not use Scabisin 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.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Scabisin Lotion may interact with antipsychotics (haloperidol), bronchodilators (theophylline), antibiotics (imipenem, penicillins), and quinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, and norfloxacin, etc.), an antidepressant (bupropion), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and mycophenolate mofetil), antimalarial drugs (pyrimethamine and chloroquine), antituberculosis agent (isoniazid), pain killer (meperidine), muscle relaxant (methocarbamol), and radiographic contrast agents (iopamidol, iohexol).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Scabisin Lotion should not be used in patients with uncontrolled seizures (fits) disorder as it may cause worsen the condition. It should be used with caution in patients with liver cirrhosis, eczema, psoriasis, or crusted scabies.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

HALOPERIDOL
THEOPHYLLINE
IMIPENEM
PENICILLIN
BUPROPION
CYCLOSPORINE
TACROLIMUS
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
PYRIMETHAMINE
CHLOROQUINE
ISONIAZID
MEPERIDINE
METHOCARBAMOL
IOPAMIDOL
IOHEXOL
CIPROFLOXACIN
OFLOXACIN
NORFLOXACIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Limit dairy intake such as milk, curd, and cheese as they may trigger skin irritation.
Avoid hot showers or hot water to bathe to prevent worsening of the condition.
Wash the clothes and bedsheets with soap and hot water or dry clean them after every use.
Avoid sharing personal belongings such as combs, towels, razors, clothes, or bedding with others as it may increase the risk of transmission.
Do not have close physical contact or sex until the treatment is completed.

Special Advise

Avoid contact of Scabisin Lotion with eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse with water thoroughly.
Do not apply Scabisin Lotion on lots of broken skin, crusted (scabby), or open sores on the skin.
Wear gloves that are least permeable to Scabisin Lotion such as sheer vinyl, nitrile, or latex with neoprene to avoid Scabisin Lotion getting on hands while applying to someone else. Avoid natural latex gloves as they are more permeable to Scabisin Lotion and thoroughly wash your hands after application.
Do not cover the treated area with unbreathable things like tight or plastic clothes, plastic lining, blankets, or diapers.
Avoid contact with other people’s skin after applying Scabisin Lotion , and especially you should not touch a baby or small child.
Avoid scratching the skin as it may worsen the infection.
Avoid direct skin-to-skin contact. Seek medical help if your sexual partner also develops scabies.
Avoid using any oil on hair or skin just before or after applying Scabisin Lotion as oils may increase the absorption of Scabisin Lotion and cause adverse effects. Oils include moisturizers, skin lotions, oil-based conditioners, and hair products.

Patients Concern

Disease/Condition Glossary

Scabies: It is a skin condition caused by mites known as Sarcoptes scabiei. It causes an itchy skin rash and is contagious (spreads from one person to another person). These tiny mites crawl under the skin and live on the skin for months laying eggs, and causing severe itching. Scabies spreads easily throughout the body except for the head. Hence, it should be treated quickly. The most commonly seen symptom is an intensely itchy rash that worsens at night. People who live in nursing homes, university halls of residence, or nurseries are at more risk of spreading scabies from person to person due to close contact.

Pediculosis: It is the infection caused by the parasite, Pediculus humanus. It is an ectoparasite and feeds on blood. It infects the hairy parts of the body, such as the scalp and pubic area. In this condition, lice attach to the scalp and lay eggs at the base of the hair. It can be easily transmitted from one person to another through direct contact. The symptom includes intense itching or scratching at the affected area.

About Scabisin Lotion

Scabisin 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.

Scabisin 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. Scabisin Lotion doesn't help to prevent these conditions.

Scabisin Lotion is only for external use. You should use Scabisin Lotion exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Scabisin Lotion may cause side effects such as dryness, rash, itching, or burning sensation in the treated area. Most of these side effects of Scabisin 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 Scabisin Lotion if you are allergic to any of its contents. Scabisin Lotion should not be used for people who have had any seizure episodes (fits). Inform your doctor if you have. Before taking Scabisin 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 Scabisin Lotion can interact with alcohol. So, please consult your doctor. Scabisin Lotion may not affect your ability to drive.

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FAQs

How does Scabisin Lotion work?

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

Is Scabisin Lotion safe for patients with fits?

No, Scabisin 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 Scabisin Lotion .

Can Scabisin Lotion be used immediately after bathing?

No, Scabisin Lotion should not be applied immediately after bathing as warm or wet skin helps Scabisin 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 Scabisin Lotion prevent scabies?

Scabisin Lotion does not prevent scabies or reinfestation (recurring scabies). Scabisin 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.

Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Scabisin Lotion is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Scabisin Lotion .

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Scabisin Lotion is a Category C pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women due to the increased risk of adverse effects to the unborn baby or fetus.

Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Scabisin Lotion is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the nursing baby.

Driving

Safe if prescribed

Scabisin Lotion usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Scabisin Lotion in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Scabisin Lotion in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

Children

Caution

Scabisin Lotion is not recommended for use in premature babies. Please consult a child specialist before using Scabisin Lotion in children.

Reference

Uses of Scabisin Lotion

Scabies and Pediculosis

Medicinal Benefits

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

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not use Scabisin Lotion in premature infants due to the increased risk of skin permeability. If you have uncontrolled fits, inform your doctor before using Scabisin 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 Scabisin 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 Scabisin Lotion . However, if the itching worsens, please consult a doctor. Do not use Scabisin 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.

Therapeutic Class

SCABICIDES AND PEDICULICIDES

Drug-Drug Interactions

No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

HALOPERIDOL
THEOPHYLLINE
IMIPENEM
PENICILLIN
BUPROPION
CYCLOSPORINE
TACROLIMUS
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
PYRIMETHAMINE
CHLOROQUINE
ISONIAZID
MEPERIDINE
METHOCARBAMOL
IOPAMIDOL
IOHEXOL
CIPROFLOXACIN
OFLOXACIN
NORFLOXACIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Limit dairy intake such as milk, curd, and cheese as they may trigger skin irritation.
Avoid hot showers or hot water to bathe to prevent worsening of the condition.
Wash the clothes and bedsheets with soap and hot water or dry clean them after every use.
Avoid sharing personal belongings such as combs, towels, razors, clothes, or bedding with others as it may increase the risk of transmission.
Do not have close physical contact or sex until the treatment is completed.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Avoid contact of Scabisin Lotion with eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse with water thoroughly.
Do not apply Scabisin Lotion on lots of broken skin, crusted (scabby), or open sores on the skin.
Wear gloves that are least permeable to Scabisin Lotion such as sheer vinyl, nitrile, or latex with neoprene to avoid Scabisin Lotion getting on hands while applying to someone else. Avoid natural latex gloves as they are more permeable to Scabisin Lotion and thoroughly wash your hands after application.
Do not cover the treated area with unbreathable things like tight or plastic clothes, plastic lining, blankets, or diapers.
Avoid contact with other people’s skin after applying Scabisin Lotion , and especially you should not touch a baby or small child.
Avoid scratching the skin as it may worsen the infection.
Avoid direct skin-to-skin contact. Seek medical help if your sexual partner also develops scabies.
Avoid using any oil on hair or skin just before or after applying Scabisin Lotion as oils may increase the absorption of Scabisin Lotion and cause adverse effects. Oils include moisturizers, skin lotions, oil-based conditioners, and hair products.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Scabies: It is a skin condition caused by mites known as Sarcoptes scabiei. It causes an itchy skin rash and is contagious (spreads from one person to another person). These tiny mites crawl under the skin and live on the skin for months laying eggs, and causing severe itching. Scabies spreads easily throughout the body except for the head. Hence, it should be treated quickly. The most commonly seen symptom is an intensely itchy rash that worsens at night. People who live in nursing homes, university halls of residence, or nurseries are at more risk of spreading scabies from person to person due to close contact.

Pediculosis: It is the infection caused by the parasite, Pediculus humanus. It is an ectoparasite and feeds on blood. It infects the hairy parts of the body, such as the scalp and pubic area. In this condition, lice attach to the scalp and lay eggs at the base of the hair. It can be easily transmitted from one person to another through direct contact. The symptom includes intense itching or scratching at the affected area.

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