Cronix10%

Cronix 10% lotion is indicated for the treatment 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. Cronix 10% lotion is also indicated for the treatment of pruritus after scabies

Local Antipruritic, Parasiticidal preparations

Cronix 10% is an antiparasitic that is toxic to the scabies mite. Cronix 10% also relieves itching by producing what is called a counter-irritation. As Cronix 10% evaporates from the skin, it produces a cooling effect. This cooling effect helps to divert your body's attention away from the itching.

Pruritus: Adults (including the elderly) and children: Apply to the affected area 2-3 times daily. Cronix 10% lotion will provide relief from irritation for 6-10 hours after each application. Cronix 10% lotion can be used in children. There are no special dosage recommendations in the elderly.Pruritus after scabies: Adults (including the elderly): After the patient has taken a warm bath, the skin should be well dried and Cronix 10% lotion rubbed into the entire body surface (excluding the face and scalp) until no traces of the preparation remain visible on the surface. The application should be repeated once daily, preferably in the evening, for a total of 3-5 days. Depending on the response, special attention should be paid to sites that are particularly susceptibly to infestation by the mites (eg interdigital spaces, wrists, axillae and genitalia). Areas where there is pus formation should be covered with a dressing impregnated with Cronix 10% lotion. While the treatment is in progress the patient may take a bath shortly before the next application. After completion of the treatment, a cleansing bath should be taken followed by a change of bed linen and underclothing.Pruritus after scabies: Children: Application as described for adults but in children under 3 years of age Cronix 10% lotion should not be applied more than once a day

Pruritus: Adults (including the elderly) and children: Apply to the affected area 2-3 times daily. Cronix 10% lotion will provide relief from irritation for 6-10 hours after each application. Cronix 10% lotion can be used in children. There are no special dosage recommendations in the elderly.Pruritus after scabies: Adults (including the elderly): After the patient has taken a warm bath, the skin should be well dried and Cronix 10% lotion rubbed into the entire body surface (excluding the face and scalp) until no traces of the preparation remain visible on the surface. The application should be repeated once daily, preferably in the evening, for a total of 3-5 days. Depending on the response, special attention should be paid to sites that are particularly susceptibly to infestation by the mites (eg interdigital spaces, wrists, axillae and genitalia). Areas where there is pus formation should be covered with a dressing impregnated with Cronix 10% lotion. While the treatment is in progress the patient may take a bath shortly before the next application. After completion of the treatment, a cleansing bath should be taken followed by a change of bed linen and underclothing.Pruritus after scabies: Children: Application as described for adults but in children under 3 years of age Cronix 10% lotion should not be applied more than once a day

Acute exudative dermatoses. Cronix 10% 10% lotion is contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Cronix 10%. Cronix 10% 10% lotion should not be used in or around the eyes since contact with the eyelids may give rise to conjunctival inflammation.

Occasionally irritation of the skin or contact allergy may occur. In such cases the preparation should be discontinued.

Pregnancy Category C. There is no experience to judge the safety of Cronix 10% lotion in pregnancy, therefore Cronix 10% 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 Cronix 10% lotion in the area of the nipples.

For external use only. Pregnancy.

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.

Store at 15-30° C.

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.

Local Antipruritic, Parasiticidal preparations

Cronix 10% is an antiparasitic that is toxic to the scabies mite. Cronix 10% also relieves itching by producing what is called a counter-irritation. As Cronix 10% evaporates from the skin, it produces a cooling effect. This cooling effect helps to divert your body's attention away from the itching.

Pregnancy Category C. There is no experience to judge the safety of Cronix 10% lotion in pregnancy, therefore Cronix 10% 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 Cronix 10% lotion in the area of the nipples.

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.