It is used to treat itching. If you miss the second dose, you may need to start your treatment over.Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose.An overdose of Eurax is not expected to be dangerous. It is also used to relieve the itching of certain skin conditions. Repeat as needed.Take a bath or shower and dry your skin thoroughly before applying Eurax.Apply a thin layer of the cream or lotion to all body parts from the neck down to the soles of your feet (scabies does not usually infect the head).Be sure the medicine gets into all the folds of your skin, between your toes and fingers, and underneath your nails. 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.Eurax® (crotamiton, USP) Cream, 10% is a white to yellowish-white soft cream with a perfumed characteristic odor and supplied as:Eurax® (crotamiton, USP) Lotion, 10% is a white to yellowish-white lotion having a characteristic perfumed odor and supplied as:60 g (2 oz.) Crotamiton works by killing the mites that cause scabies. Take a cleansing bath 48 hours after final application.Apply topically to affected area(s) massaging gently until completely absorbed. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. If you are allergic to Eurax (crotamiton cream); any part of Eurax (crotamiton cream); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Repeat application as necessary.You will need to use both doses of Eurax, 24 hours apart. It is also used by people who have skin allergies — if they get hives (bumps) they just dab it on for relief. Crotamiton is used to treat scabies infection. Select one or more newsletters to continue. Massage Eurax into the affected areas until it is completely absorbed. Eurax contains 10% crotamiton as the active ingredient. Eurax (crotamiton, USP) is a scabicidal and antipruritic agent available as a cream or lotion for topical use only. Available for Android and iOS devices. EURAX Cream or Lotion should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.Primary irritation reactions, such as dermatitis, pruritus, and rash, and allergic sensitivity reactions have been reported in a few patients.There is no specific information on the effect of overtreatment with repeated topical applications in humans. Eurax (for the skin) is used to treat scabies and to reduce itching associated with certain skin conditions. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.It is not known whether crotamiton topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Crotamiton is an anti-itching medicine that also kills scabies mites. Crotamiton is a mixture of the Eurax has scabicidal and antipruritic actions. The pharmacokinetics of crotamiton and its degree of systemic absorption following topical application have not been determined.Eurax 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.If severe irritation or sensitization develops, treatment with this product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.Eurax should not be applied in the eyes or mouth because it may cause irritation. Eurax provides 10% (w/w) of the synthetic, crotamiton, USP, in a vanishing-cream or emollient-lotion base containing: carbomer-934, cetyl alcohol, diazolidinylurea, dimethicone, fragrance, laureth-23, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium nitrate, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, petrolatum, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, steareth-2, and water. Be certain to apply to all folds and creases. Eurax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Eurax only for the indication prescribed.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Copyright 1996-2020 Cerner Multum, Inc.