Crotamiton: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage - Drugvu

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Crotamiton

Active ingredient

GB MHRA

Drug class: -
Availability: See label
Markets covered: 1
Products on record: 1

Overview

Crotamiton is an active pharmaceutical ingredient. The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.

Regulatory status by market

Market	Regulator	Products	Last revision
GB United Kingdom	MHRA	1	February 20, 2026

GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA

1 product

Uses

GBOfficial regulatory label· revised February 20, 2026[1]

For the relief of itching and skin irritation caused by, for example, sunburn, dry eczema, itchy dermatitis, allergic rashes, hives, nettle rash, chickenpox, insect bites and stings, heat rashes and personal itching. The treatment of scabies.
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How to take

Sources & citations

[1]MHRA (UK) · PL002400461 · revised February 20, 2026

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Side effects & warnings

GBOfficial regulatory label· Adverse reactions· revised February 20, 2026[1]

Summary of the safety profile The most commonly reported adverse reaction during treatment is pruritus. Contact dermatitis and hypersensitivity reactions like rash, eczema, erythema, skin irritation and angioedema may occur rarely. Tabulated list of adverse reactions Adverse reactions are listed below by system organ class and frequency.
Frequencies are defined as: very common (≥ 1/10); common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10); uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to < 1/100); rare (≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000); very rare (< 1/10,000), or not known (can not to be estimated from available data). Within each frequency grouping, adverse reactions are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.
System Organ Class (SOC) Frequency Adverse Reaction Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Uncommon Rare: Pruritus Contact dermatitis, hypersensitivity (like rash, eczema, erythema, skin irritation, angioedema) Treatment should be discontinued if severe irritation occurs.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yel1owcard.

GBOfficial regulatory label· Warnings and precautions· revised February 20, 2026[1]

For external use only. Eurax/Eurax Itch Relief Cream can be used for children; However, for children under three years of age usage should only be under medical supervision. Should not be used in buccal mucosa and in or around the eyes since contact with the eyelids may give rise to conjunctival inflammation.
In case of accidental contact with the eyes, or buccal mucosa rinse thoroughly with running water. Should not be applied in the presence of exudative wounds, acute eczema, broken skin, or very inflamed skin. In the presence of eczematous scabies, eczema should be treated before the scabies.
g. contact dermatitis) and methyl hydroxybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Eurax/Eurax Itch Relief Cream should only be used in pregnancy, breast feeding or for genital itching under medical supervision.
45% w/w sodium lauryl sulphate in each application. Sodium lauryl sulphate may cause local skin reactions (such as stinging or burning sensation) or increase skin reactions caused by other products when applied on the same area. 0047%), citral, citronellol, coumarin, d-limonene, eugenol, geraniol and linalool which may cause allergic reactions.
Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.