Tamiraxin Ointment (Crotamiton)

Adult dosage

After a light bath, apply once daily to the thoroughly dried skin, excluding the face and scalp, and massage gently. If necessary, reapply after 24 hours.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients, or who have had hypersensitivity reactions, should not use it. Also, patients suffering from acute lupus erythematosus should not use this medication. This medication contains an ingredient called propylene glycol. Patients with allergies or sensitivities to this ingredient should exercise special caution when using this medication. During use, there may be allergic symptoms such as itching or redness of the skin. If such symptoms occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Immediately after application, the skin may feel warm, but this usually subsides shortly after. There may also be reactions such as redness, warmth, burning sensation, and increased discharge, so caution is required. If there is purulence or wounds on the skin, this condition should be treated first before using this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication cautiously, and it should only be used if the benefits outweigh the risks. Also, there is no information on whether this medication is transmitted through breast milk, so it should not be applied to the breast area during breastfeeding. It is advisable not to use this medication extensively on infants or children. Elderly patients may have weakened physical functions, so it is advisable to avoid using this medication in large quantities or for prolonged periods. This medication is not for use in the eyes, so care should be taken to avoid contact with the eyes. Contact with metal containers or metal spatulas may degrade the medication, so it is better to avoid using metal products if possible. Stainless steel spatulas can be used safely, but transferring to a plastic container and storing for a long time may cause discoloration, so it is advisable to use it as quickly as possible. Store out of reach of children and avoid storing at high temperatures.

Mild side effects

• Skin irritation
• mild warmth
• burning sensation
• redness
• erythema
• increased discharge
• infiltration
• contact allergy reactions

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it's safe to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White cream-type ointment

Package unit

50 grams/tube