Lorix 30mg Cream

Category: OTC
SKU: BEP_857738
Seller: Best Buy Pharma

Tk 60


Medicine Overview of Lorix Cream 5% Cream

Introduction
Lorix Cream is an antiparasitic medication. It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin. This medicine works by killing the insects (mites) and their eggs. Your doctor will explain how to use Lorix Cream and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly. Your skin should be clean, dry and cool before using it. Your whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-14 hours after you have used this medicine. Most people only need to use it once to treat their condition...
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Uses of Lorix Cream
  • Scabies
Side effects of Lorix Cream
Common
  • Skin burn
  • Stinging sensation
How to use Lorix Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Lorix Cream works
Lorix Cream is an antiparasitic medication. It works by killing the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs, which cause scabies. It also kills head lice which attach to your scalp and irritate it.
What if you forget to take Lorix Cream?
If you miss a dose of Lorix Cream, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
  • HHMite Cream is prescribed for the treatment of scabies( a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin).
  • It also comes as a lotion, which can be used for the treatment of head lice.
  • It should be used as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • If the condition persists after 14 days of treatment then the doctor may suggest another treatment.
  • 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Scabies, Pediculosis pubis
Adult Dose
Topical Scabies Adult: (30 gm tube) : A full tube. Apply to skin surfaces from neck to toes. Wash off after 8-14 hr. May reapply in 7 days Pediculosis capitis, Pediculosis pubis Apply to washed hair and leave on for 10 mins before rinsing with water. May reapply in 7 days
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Child Dose
Topical Scabies Children over 12 years(30 gm tube) : A full tube. Children aged 6-12 years : Up to 1/2 of a tube. Children aged 1-5 years : Up to 1/4 of a tube. Children aged 2 months to 1 year: Up to 1/8 of a tube. Apply to skin surfaces from neck to toes. Wash off after 8-14 hr. May reapply in 7 days Pediculosis capitis, Pediculosis pubis Apply to washed hair and leave on for 10 mins before rinsing with water. May reapply in 7 days
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Permethrin is a pyrethroid pediculocide and scabicide. It causes paralysis and death of the pest by inhibiting sodium ion influx through nerve cell membrane channels delaying repolarisation.
Precaution
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Cross-sensitivity may occur with ragweed or chrysanthemums. History of asthma. Pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: Not known if distributed in breast milk; may temporarily withhold the drug while the mother is nursing
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Side Effect
1-10% Mild and transient burning and stinging (10%) Pruritus (7%)
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Interaction
Mild and transient burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, tingling, numbness, rash; difficulty in breathing; phototoxic or photosensitisation reactions.
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