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Besto Scab 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.

Written By Dr. Saleh Rifai, BCMAS, Pharm.D,
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Lindane (1% w/v)+ Cetrimide (0.1% w/v)

Marketer

BestoChem Formulations India Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Besto Scab Lotion should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Apply only to the affected areas.

Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include hair loss, rashes, drowsiness, headache, itching, and dry skin.

If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from any other disease.

Uses of Besto Scab Lotion

Benefits of Besto Scab Lotion

Scabies
Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Besto Scab Lotion kills the mites and their eggs present on the skin. This gives relief from itching, swelling and redness. Besto Scab 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 Besto Scab 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 Besto Scab
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Dry skin

How to use Besto Scab 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 Besto Scab Lotion works

Besto Scab 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.

Quick tips

  • Besto Scab 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Besto Scab Lotion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

No interaction found/established
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established

Fact Box

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

References

  1. MedlinePlus. Lindane. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  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:
  4. ScienceDirect. Cetrimide. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: G-54 3rd FLOOR LAXMI NAGAR VIKAS MARG DELHI -110092

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