Ascabiol Emulsion is a combination medicine that is used to treat scabies. It kills the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs. It also kills head lices.

Ascabiol Emulsion is a combination of two medicines: Ascabiol Emulsion1 and Ascabiol Emulsion2.

Uses of Ascabiol Solution

Scabies

Benefits of Ascabiol Solution

In Scabies

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

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 Ascabiol

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

How to use Ascabiol Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Ascabiol Solution works

Ascabiol Emulsion 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ascabiol Emulsion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ascabiol Emulsion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Ascabiol Solution?

If you miss a dose of Ascabiol Emulsion, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Ascabiol Emulsion

₹39.4/Solution

Hexab Emulsion

Talent India

₹100/solution

27% costlier

Gamanom Emulsion

Acinom Healthcare

₹37/solution

53% cheaper

Quick tips

Ascabiol Emulsion 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.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

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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References

MedlinePlus. Lindane. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Ginsburg CM, Lowry W, Reisch JS. Absorption of lindane (gamma benzene hexachloride) in infants and children. J Pediatr. 1997;91(6):998-1000. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Cetrimide. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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