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Product introduction

Scabex S 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.

Scabex S Lotion is a combination of two medicines: Scabex S Lotion1 and Scabex S Lotion2.

Uses of Scabex S Lotion

Benefits of Scabex S Lotion

In Scabies

Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Scabex S Lotion kills the mites and their eggs present on the skin. This gives relief from itching, swelling and redness. Scabex S 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 Scabex S 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 Scabex S

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Dry skin

How to use Scabex S 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 Scabex S Lotion works

Scabex S 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 Scabex S Lotion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Scabex S 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 Scabex S Lotion?

If you miss a dose of Scabex S 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Scabex S Lotion
β‚Ή38.12/Lotion
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β‚Ή871.36/lotion
2186% costlier
Olscab C Lotion
Olcare Laboratories
β‚Ή45.1/lotion
18% costlier
Descab Lotion
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β‚Ή109.15/lotion
186% costlier
Linscab Lotion
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β‚Ή32.58/lotion
15% cheaper

Quick tips

  • Scabex S 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

Patient concerns

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i have scabies problem.doctor suggest me a scabimide p lotion which does not suits me.it react itching and paining ,so plz suggest some best lotion that have no side effects.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
that is best meds u have hereand it will cause itching , thats hows its works use SCABEX lotionalso u need to take ivermectin 6mg once daily for 3 days
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Scabies treatment - I got scabies in my legs,stomach ,hands Doctor prescribed scabex lotion I had tat scabies bumps on my penis also But it's reducing in size slowly I want to know whether scabies will occur on penis or not Prescribe me any better medicines for scabies
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Yes, can occur over penisHhmite cream from neck to feet at night, on time
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References

  1. MedlinePlus. Lindane. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. 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:External Link
  4. ScienceDirect. Cetrimide. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Indoco Remedies Ltd
Address: Indoco Remedies Limited, Indoco House, 166 CST Road, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098, INDIA
Country of origin: India
MRP
β‚Ή38.12
Inclusive of all taxes
100.0 ml in 1 bottle
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