Scabigard Lotion

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

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)

Scabigard 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.

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₹28.6 MRP ₹29.463% off

General Information

Contains

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

Marketer

Abbott

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Scabigard 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 Scabigard Lotion

Scabies

Benefits of Scabigard Lotion

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

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

How to use Scabigard 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 Scabigard Lotion works

Scabigard 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.

All substitutes for Scabigard Lotion

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Scabigard 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

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Scabigard Lotion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Scabigard 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

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

References

User feedback

Patients taking Scabigard Lotion

Once A Day

83%

Once A Week

17%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

100%

How do you take Scabigard Lotion?

Empty stomach

100%

Please rate Scabigard Lotion on price

Not Expensive

100%

Patient concerns

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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Marketer details

Name: Abbott
Address: 16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

Scabigard Lotion

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Scabigard Lotion

Benefits of Scabigard Lotion

Side effects of Scabigard Lotion

How to use Scabigard Lotion

How Scabigard Lotion works

All substitutes for Scabigard Lotion

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

References

User feedback

Patients taking Scabigard Lotion

How much was the improvement?

How do you take Scabigard Lotion?

Please rate Scabigard Lotion on price

Patient concerns

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.

What is the best treatment to prevent scabies?

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