Scabex S Cream

Written By Dr. Saleh Rifai, BCMAS, Pharm.D

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Scabex S Cream is a combination medicine that is used to treat scabies. It kills the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs. It also kills head lices.

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General Information

Contains

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

Marketer

Indoco Remedies Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Scabex S Cream 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 Scabex S Cream

Scabies

Benefits of Scabex S Cream

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

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 Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Scabex S Cream works

Scabex S Cream 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

Scabex S Cream 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

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Scabex S Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Scabex S Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

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Patient concerns

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

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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Marketer details

Name: Indoco Remedies Ltd
Address: Indoco House, 166 CST Road, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098, INDIA

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Scabex S Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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Scabex S Cream

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Scabex S Cream

Benefits of Scabex S Cream

Side effects of Scabex S Cream

How to use Scabex S Cream

How Scabex S Cream works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

References

Patient concerns

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.

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

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