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Product introduction

Scabia 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.

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

Uses of Scabia Lotion

Benefits of Scabia Lotion

In Scabies

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

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

How to use Scabia 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 Scabia Lotion works

Scabia Lotion is a combination of two medicines: Cetrimide and Permethrin. It works kills microrganisms 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 Scabia Lotion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Scabia 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 Scabia Lotion?

If you miss a dose of Scabia 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.
Scabia Lotion
₹90.0/Lotion
Megascab Plus Lotion
Anhox Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹70/lotion
22% cheaper
Sebagard P Lotion
Royal Sapphire Remedies
₹70/lotion
22% cheaper
Scabzen Lotion
Zenexa Healthcare
₹89/lotion
1% cheaper
Scrabicure Lotion
Curefuture Healthcare Pvt. Ltd
₹90/lotion
same price
Skabinix Lotion
Albia Biocare
₹90/lotion
same price

Quick tips

  • Scabia 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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He is 6 months old and has small blisters (pic is attached) all over his body. His mother has the same problem and he got this from his mother.
Dr. Dharamvir Singh
Dermatology
He might be scabies plz go to ur doctor n get scabies treatment
What is the best treatment to prevent scabies?
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Avoid contact scabies pt
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References

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

Marketer details

Name: Orange Biotech Pvt Ltd
Address: Nanhera Road, Kuldeep Nagar, Ambala, Haryana, India 133004
Country of origin: India

MRP
90
Inclusive of all taxes
60.0 ml in 1 bottle
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