Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion

Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion is used for treating scabies and lice. It comes as a topical lotion for the skin and shampoo for hair and scalp. Also, note that Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion is used for the treatment of these conditions and does not help in prevention.

This medication is used externally; avoid taking it in mouth and protect it from getting in the eyes; if it gets in your eyes, wash them immediately with cold water, and seek medical attention if you have a persistent burning feeling. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Also, people who have a history of skin disorders should avoid using this medication.

The common side effects noticed with use of medication are burning sensations, itching, dryness, numbness or tingling of the skin and rash. Some side effects can be serious and you should seek immediate medical attention. These include dizziness, drowsiness, severe headache, seizures, shaking of your body that you cannot control.

• Scabies

• Head Lice

• Hypersensitivity

• Rash

• Skin Irritation

• Itching

• Skin Redness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Lupiscab Lotion

  Lupin Ltd

• Scabimide Lotion

  Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medicine, take 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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medicine is used for treating scabies and lice. It belongs to the class of organochloride insecticide that has parasitical action and gets absorbed into the parasites exoskeleton and their ova. However, they are approved as a second-line treatment only. It acts through three modes, namely, protein denaturation, membrane damage and enzyme inactivation.

• Ques : What is Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion?

  Ans : Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion is a combination medicine containing Lindane (Gamma benzene hexachloride) along with Cetrimide. It is used to treat scabies and head lice.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions. Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : It is a topical medication thus food intake doesn't have any influence on its action.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Besto Scab 0.1%/1% Lotion?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Lindane- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/lindane

• Cetrimide- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/8044-71-1

• Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd [Internet]. medicines.org.uk 2014 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

  https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6734.pdf