Eurax Lotion MedFacts

Eurax Lotion

Eurax Lotion is used for:

Treating scabies and relieving itching.

Eurax Lotion is a scabicidal antipruritic. Exactly how it works is unknown.

Do NOT use Eurax Lotion if:

• you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in Eurax Lotion
• you develop severe irritation after applying Eurax Lotion
• you experience irritation when applying topical medicines

Contact your health care provider as soon as possible if any of the above applies to you.

Consider before using Eurax Lotion

Medical Conditions

There are medical conditions that can influence usage of Eurax Lotion. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the medical conditions below applies to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any medicine (either prescription or nonprescription), herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have irritated, inflamed, raw, or weeping skin

Drugs Interaction

There are medicines that may interact with Eurax Lotion. However, no specific interactions with Eurax Lotion are known at this time.

This is not a full list of all interactions that may occur. Clarify with your health care provider whether Eurax Lotion may interact with other medicines you take. Also, consult your health care provider in advance if you are going to start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Eurax Lotion Usage Guidelines

You should use Eurax Lotion as recommended by your doctor. Read the medicine's label for precise dosing instructions.

• Before using Eurax Lotion, bathe and dry your skin completely.
• Shake well before using a dose.
• For scabies - Apply enough medicine to cover the entire body from the chin down. Make sure that you apply medicine in all folds and creases of your body, such as between the fingers and toes, under the arms, and to the groin area. Rub the medicine in completely. Apply the medicine a second time after 24 hours has passed, unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Do not bathe before applying the second dose. Change clothing and bed linen the next morning. Clothing and bed linen should be dry-cleaned or washed in the hot cycle of the washing machine. Bathe to remove the medicine 48 hours after the second dose.
• For itching - Rub medicine gently into the affected areas until it is completely rubbed in. Wash hands after use unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• If you miss a dose of Eurax Lotion, use it as soon as you get it remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, ignore the missed one and get back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Clarify with your health care provider any issues you may have about usage of Eurax Lotion.

Important safety information on eurax

• Do not use Eurax Lotion on inflamed, raw, or weeping skin.
• Itching may continue for up to several weeks due to sensitivity to mites. This does not indicate treatment failure. Contact your doctor before using Eurax Lotion again.
• Eurax Lotion may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Eurax Lotion by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Avoid getting Eurax Lotion in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Eurax Lotion in your eyes, rinse immediately with cool water.
• Use Eurax Lotion with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Eurax Lotion during pregnancy. It is unknown if Eurax Lotion is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Eurax Lotion, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Side effects may be caused by Eurax Lotion

Any medicine may cause side effects, but the majority of people have either slight side effects, or dont have it at all. Consult your doctor if any of the most COMMON side effects from the list below persist or start bothering you:

Irritated skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

It sholud be noted, that this is not a full list of possible side effects. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include burning or irritation of the mouth or throat, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Store Eurax Lotion at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep Eurax Lotion out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions on Eurax Lotion, please consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
• Eurax Lotion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or even become worse, inform your doctor.

This article is a summary only, and it does not provide all the information about Eurax Lotion. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.