Nexoscab Lotion is a combination medicine that is used to treat scabies. It kills the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs and relieves any associated itching, swelling, or redness.

Nexoscab Lotion should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Apply only to the affected areas.
Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include hair loss, rashes, drowsiness, headache, itching, and dry skin. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, please consult the doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from any other disease.

Uses of Nexoscab Lotion

Scabies

Benefits of Nexoscab Lotion

In Scabies

Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Nexoscab Lotion kills the mites and their eggs present on the skin. This gives relief from itching, swelling and redness. Nexoscab Lotion also helps kill head lices and their eggs, therbey giving you relief from itching and irritation caused by lice. It is normally effective in one or two applications however complete the course of treatment for better results.

Side effects of Nexoscab 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 Nexoscab

Limited data available

How to use Nexoscab 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.

How Nexoscab Lotion works

Nexoscab Lotion is a combination of two medicines: cetrimide and gamma benzene hexachloride. Cetrimide kills certain bacteria and fungus by damaging their protective covering. Gamma benzene hexachloride causes paralysis in parasites (lice and mites) by getting absorbed into them and kills parasites and their eggs.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Nexoscab Lotion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Nexoscab 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

What if you forget to take Nexoscab Lotion?

If you miss a dose of Nexoscab Lotion, 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.

All substitutes

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

Nexoscab Lotion

₹90.3/Lotion

Instacab Lotion

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹88.5/lotion

7% cheaper

Banzim Lotion

MBS Formulation

₹78/lotion

18% cheaper

Neoscab Lotion

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

₹95/lotion

same price

Quick tips

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.
You will still be itchy for a while after successful treatment. If the itching becomes troublesome, consult your doctor to ease this. Moisturizing creams can provide temporary relief from itching.
Clothes, towels, and bed linen should be machine-washed with hot water after the first treatment application. This helps kill the scabies mites.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

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

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Marketer details

Name: Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Address: Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116

Country of origin: India

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