User:Mr. Ibrahem/Crotamiton

Crotamiton, sold under the brand name Eurax among others, is a used to treat scabies, lice, and itching. For scabies it appear to work less well compared to permethrin. It is applied to the skin.

Common side effects include rash and allergic reactions. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. Its mechanism of action is unknown.

Crotamiton has been approved in the United States for medical use since at least 1949. In the United Kingdom 100 grams of cream costs the NHS about £4. In the United States 60 grams costs about 500 USD.