Gamaderm Forte Lotion
Product introduction
Gamaderm Forte Lotion is a combination medicine that is used to treat scabies. It kills the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs. It also kills head lices.
Gamaderm Forte Lotion is a combination of two medicines: Gamaderm Forte Lotion1 and Gamaderm Forte Lotion2.
Gamaderm Forte Lotion is a combination of two medicines: Gamaderm Forte Lotion1 and Gamaderm Forte Lotion2.
Uses of Gamaderm Forte Lotion
Benefits of Gamaderm Forte Lotion
In Scabies
Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Gamaderm Forte Lotion kills the mites and their eggs present on the skin. This gives relief from itching, swelling and redness. Gamaderm Forte Lotion also helps kill head lices and their eggs, therbey giving you relief from itching and irritation caused by lice. It is normally effective in one or two applications however complete the course of treatment for better results.
Side effects of Gamaderm Forte Lotion
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 Gamaderm Forte
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Dry skin
How to use Gamaderm Forte Lotion
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.
How Gamaderm Forte Lotion works
Gamaderm Forte 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gamaderm Forte Lotion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gamaderm Forte Lotion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Gamaderm Forte Lotion?
If you miss a dose of Gamaderm Forte 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.
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Quick tips
- Gamaderm Forte 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
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- MedlinePlus. Lindane. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ginsburg CM, Lowry W, Reisch JS. Absorption of lindane (gamma benzene hexachloride) in infants and children. J Pediatr. 1997;91(6):998-1000. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Cetrimide. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Vilco Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: Vilco Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Waksons, B-3, 1st Floor, Firdaus Building, Chimbai Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050.
Country of origin: India
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