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Scabies - Management
Topical antipruritics
Age from 2 months to 2 years 11 months
Crotamiton 10% cream: apply once a day when required
Crotamiton 10% cream
Apply to the affected area once a day when required for relief of itching.
Supply 30 grams.
Crotamiton 10% lotion: apply once a day when required
Crotamiton 10% lotion
Apply to the affected area once a day when required for relief of itching.
Supply 100 m.
Age from 3 years onwards
Crotamiton 10% cream: apply 2-3 times a day when required
Crotamiton 10% cream
Apply to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day when required for relief of itching.
Supply 30 grams.
Crotamiton 10% lotion: apply 2-3 times a day when required
Crotamiton 10% lotion
Apply to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day when required for relief of itching.
Supply 100 ml.
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