Acute exudative dermatoses. Crotamiton 10% lotion is contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to crotamiton. Crotamiton 10% lotion should not be used in or around the eyes since contact with the eyelids may give rise to conjunctival inflammation.
Pregnancy Category C. There is no experience to judge the safety of Crotamiton lotion in pregnancy, therefore Crotamiton lotion is not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the first three months. It is not known whether the active substance passes into breast milk. Nursing mothers should avoid applying Crotamiton lotion in the area of the nipples.
For external use only. Pregnancy.
Children: Application as described for adults but in children under 3 years of age Cronix lotion should not be applied more than once a day.
No information is available on overdosage following topical application. Oral ingestion of the drug may cause burning sensation of the mouth, irritation of the buccal, esophageal, and gastric mucosa, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. No known specific antidote. Empty stomach by emesis or gastric lavage followed by symptomatic treatment.
