Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug. |
| Lactation Interaction | Gamascab 1% Cream is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Do not use lindane to treat repeated scabies attack. While applying the solution, make sure your hands are clean and dry. Always use gloves made up of nitrile, sheer vinyl or latex with neoprene while applying the lotion, especially when applying to another person. Avoid contact with other person, especially babies after applying the lotion on your body. Do not cover the affected area of the skin with clothing. Do not use lindane lotion within 1 hour of bathing or wet skin. Do not apply lindane solution near your eyes. In case of contact with the eyes, immediately wash with water and if needed consult your doctor. Do not apply more than the recommended amount of lindane lotion as it may be harmful. Avoid if Patients is allergic to lindane or any other ingredients. Avoid if patient is Pregnant or lactating women. Avoid if Patients has broken, wounded skin or have open sores on the skin surface. Do not take if Patients had seizures or fits in the past. Do not take if Patients had used lindane solution in the past. |
| Common Side Effect | Hair loss, Rash, Erythematous rash, Drowsiness, Headache, Dizziness, Convulsion, Itching, Dry skin, Tingling sensation, Numbness, Tremor, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation). |
| How to Use | 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. |
| Driving | It is not known whether Gamascab 1% Cream alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of Gamascab 1% Cream in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Gamascab 1% Cream in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Lindane belongs to a group of medicines called scabicides. It kills the scabies bugs, head lice and their eggs. |
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