Crotamiton

Pruradik ™ (crotamiton USP 10%) is a scabicidal and antipruritic agent as a lotion for topical use only. Crotamiton is a colorless to slightly yellowish oil, having a faint amine-like odor. It is miscible with alcohol and with methanol. Crotamiton is a mixture of the cis and trans isomers. Its molecular weight is 203. 28. Crotamiton is N-ethyl-N(o-methyl-phenyl) 2-butenamide and its structural formula is: Pruradik lotion contains crotamiton USP 10% (100mg/ml) in a creamy lotion base containing purified water, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, cetearyl alcohol (and) cetearth-20, cetyl alcohol, lanolin, benzyl alcohol, carbomer 971P, sodium hydroxide with citric acid (for pH adjustment). image description

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: For eradication of scabies ( Sarcoptes scabiei ) and for symptomatic treatment of pruritic skin.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Pruradik lotion should not be applied topically to patients who develop a sensitivity or are allergic to it or who manifest a primary irritation response to topical medications.

FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC, ORAL OR INTRAVAGINAL USE. Rx ONLY

WARNINGS: If severe irritation or sensitization develops, treatment with this product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Primary irritation reactions such as dermatitis, pruritus and rash, and allergic sensitivity reactions have been reported in a few patients. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Trifluent Pharma, LLC at 1-888-927-5191 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Drug Interactions: None known.

Pregnancy (Category C): Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Pruradik (crotamiton USP) lotion. It is also not known whether Pruradik can cause fetal harm when applied to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Pruradik should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

OVERDOSAGE: There is no specific informaton on the effect of overtreatment with repeated topical applications in humans. A death was reported but cause was not confirmed. Accidental oral ingestion may be accompanied by burning sensation in the mouth, irritation of the buccal, esophageal and gastric mucosa, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. If accidental ingestion occurs, call your Poison Control Center.