When the latter treatment fails, patients may respond to the former. It is more effective than crotamiton in treating the symptoms and reducing the chances of a secondary bacterial infection. Even after successful treatment, post-scabietic 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 two weeks after treatment to evaluate effectiveness. Treatment failures are uncommon. Recurrence of the eruption usually means re-infection has occurred. Residual pruritus may require antihistamines or a short course of topical or oral steroids.