When the latter treatment fails, patients may respond to the former. More effective than crotamiton in treating symptoms and reducing chances of a secondary bacterial infection. Even after successful treatment, postscabietic nodules and pruritus may persist for months. Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established. Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established.
Mechanism of action is unknown.
Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established. Patients should be reexamined 2 weeks after treatment to evaluate effectiveness. Treatment failures are uncommon. Recurrence of the eruption usually means reinfection has occurred. Residual pruritus may require antihistamines or a short course of topical or oral steroids.