Scabigard Lotion is an ectoparasiticide medicine. It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin. It works by killing the mites and their eggs.

Scabigard Lotion reduces the parasites.

Uses of Scabigard Lotion

Scabies

Benefits of Scabigard Lotion

In Scabies

Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Scabigard Lotion is an anti-parasite medicine. It works by paralyzing and killing the mites and their eggs. Generally, the cream should be applied to the whole body except the face and head but follow your doctor’s advice. It should be thoroughly washed off after 8-12 hours. Often one application is enough to treat the condition completely but sometimes a second one may be required a week later. This will get rid of the itching, swelling, and redness caused by mites. However, dead mites may still make you itch for some time.

Side effects of Scabigard Lotion

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 Scabigard

Erythematous rash
Itching
Dry skin
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

How to use Scabigard Lotion

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Scabigard Lotion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Scabigard Lotion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

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

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Quick tips

Scabigard Lotion is prescribed for the treatment of scabies( a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin).
It should be used as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.
Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Apply a thin layer of medicine all over the body and leave it for 8-12 hours before taking a bath or shower.
If the condition persists after 14 days of treatment then the doctor may suggest another treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cyclohexyl halides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Ectoparasiticides

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

FAQs

What is Scabigard Lotion used for?

Scabigard Lotion is used to treat scabies and to relieve itching and skin irritation associated with sunburn, dry eczema (type of itchy skin rash), dermatitis (red and itchy skin), allergic rashes, hives, nettle rash, chickenpox, heat rashes, personal itching, insect bites and stings.

How should Scabigard Lotion be applied?

You should remove all of the make-up. Wash your hands and the affected area and gently dry. Put a thin layer of Scabigard Lotion cream on the affected skin, using your fingertips. Apply it to the entire area affected by acne, not just each spot. Remember, it is important to wash your hands before and after applying Scabigard Lotion.

Should Scabigard Lotion be left on overnight?

At the beginning of the treatment, Scabigard Lotion is usually used once daily in the evening. The area should not be washed after applying Scabigard Lotion. Leave it overnight unless you experience irritation. However, if you experience irritation, consult your doctor.

What should prompt me to discontinue Scabigard Lotion?

If you experience severe local irritation, which means severe redness, dryness and itching and stinging/burning sensation, discontinue the medicine and consult the doctor.

What precautions should be followed while applying Scabigard Lotion?

Use Scabigard Lotion only on your skin. Keep it away from your eyes, eyelids, lips, mouth and inside of the nose. If the medicine comes in contact with any of these areas, wash the affected area with water immediately. Avoid using Scabigard Lotion on scratched or eroded skin and open wounds. Take care when using Scabigard Lotion on sensitive areas of skin such as your neck. This is because Scabigard Lotion can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of the sunlight. So, avoid the use of sunbeds/lamps and minimize the time you spend in the sun. You should use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using Scabigard Lotion. Avoid contact with hair as Scabigard Lotion has strong bleaching properties. Consult your doctor for any other query related to Scabigard Lotion.

How often should I apply Scabigard Lotion?

The initial dose is preferably once daily in the evening. Later, the doctor will gradually increase the dose to twice daily (most probably morning and evening) depending upon the requirement.

How long does Scabigard Lotion take to show its effects?

You may see an improvement after 4-6 weeks of treatment. You may need to use this treatment for a longer duration to gain maximum benefit. Do not worry, this is normal for acne treatments. If your acne does not get better after 1 month or if it gets worse, talk to your doctor immediately.

When can I apply moisturizer, before or after Scabigard Lotion?

You may apply moisturizer an hour after applying Scabigard Lotion. Consult your doctor in case of any doubt or concern.

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