Gamanom Emulsion

Gamanom Emulsion belongs to the group of topical medications used to treat scabies. It is also used to kill head lice. Scabies is a contagious and itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that form burrows in the skin and produce severe itching.

Gamanom Emulsion is composed of Lindane and Cetrimide. Gamanom Emulsion is an insecticide mixture that helps in killing the pathogens that cause scabies and is also used to kill head/pubic lice and their eggs by causing paralysis of causative micro-organisms.

Use Gamanom Emulsion as recommended. In some cases, Gamanom Emulsion may cause certain very occasional side effects such as itching, temporary stinging or redness and dry skin. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your physician if you experience these side effects consistently.

Inform the physician if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor of any history or presence of crusted scabies, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Consult your doctor before using Gamanom Emulsion if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Gamanom Emulsion is a skin medicine that has antiparasitic properties. It contains Lindane and Cetrimide. Gamanom Emulsion is used to relieve the pain, discomfort and itchiness caused by skin infections such as scabies. Lindane shows insecticidal (insect-killing) properties. It exerts a neurotoxic effect on the nerve cells of the causative organism and causes paralysis and death of the insect and its eggs. Cetrimide functions as an antiseptic by virtue of its bacteria and insect-killing nature. It also shows detergent and emulsifying qualities that helps its surface action, thereby relieving itching, redness, inflammation and irritation of the skin. Gamanom Emulsion is hence used to treat surface-level itches and superficial infections.

• Stinging
•  Redness
•  Irritation
•  Dry skin

Gamanom Emulsion should not be used in case of any known allergy to either of the components. Discuss your entire medical history with your treating physician and inform them of any history of seizures, epilepsy, alcoholism, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, crusted scabies, liver disease or HIV. Inform the physician about your weight and also your previous history of use of Gamanom Emulsion. Gamanom Emulsion should be used with caution in those weighing less than 50 kg. Avoid using Gamanom Emulsion during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Gamanom Emulsion may interact with an anti-depressant (bupropion), antipsychotics (risperidone, olanzapine, prochlorperazine), analgesic (methocarbamol),  Alzheimer’s drug (donepezil), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), antibiotic (ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, imipenem), anti-TB drug (isoniazid) and theophylline.

Drug-Food Interactions: Gamanom Emulsion may interact with Vitamin-E and Vitamin-E rich foods such as nuts.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Gamanom Emulsion should be used with caution in patients with a known hypersensitivity disorder, liver disease, epilepsy, seizure disorder, cancer, HIV/AIDS, crusted scabies, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

• BUPROPION
• OLANZAPINE
• RISPERIDONE
• PROCHLORPERAZINE
• METHOCARBAMOL
• DONEPEZIL
• CYCLOSPORINE
• TACROLIMUS
• AMPICILLIN
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• IMIPENEM
• ISONIAZID
• THEOPHYLLINE

• All recently used underwear, clothing and bedding should be washed thoroughly with hot water or dry-cleaned.
• Anything that cannot be washed (like furniture) should be thoroughly vacuum-cleaned or kept locked away in plastic for at least a week. The mites cannot survive beyond a week.  
• Neem leaves and essential oils such as tea tree, clove; turmeric, white vinegar and aloe vera can be very effective in treating scabies when applied topically.
• Yoghurt is rich in essential nutrients such as calcium, vitamin b2, vitamin b12 and magnesium. Load up on yoghurt and fish in your diet as a means of relief from all the itchiness.
• To prevent head lice, avoid bumping heads or any head-to-head activities. Do not share towels and brushes.
• Do not share any personal items or bedding that have come into contact with the affected person.
• Avoid holding hands with the affected person.

• Do not allow anyone to touch you while you have Gamanom Emulsion. Do not touch anyone especially any baby or child while having Gamanom Emulsion on.
• If you have a sexual partner, make sure to get them checked as scabies is highly contagious.
• Do not use any cosmetic products or oils just before or just after applying Gamanom Emulsion.
• Avoid getting Gamanom Emulsion in your eyes, nostrils or mouth. Rinse with water thoroughly if contact occurs.
• Avoid wearing tight and dark coloured clothing on the affected area after applying Gamanom Emulsion.

Scabies: Scabies is a skin disorder caused by the Sarcoptes scabeii mite. It produces burrows in the skin and causes severe itching that worsens at night. It is a highly contagious disease that spreads through close contact. The affected skin starts showing white lines, redness and bumps. Common areas where scabies is most pronounced are the wrist, finger webs, armpit,  nipple, penis and buttocks.

Lice: Lice are external parasites that generally inhabit the skin of the scalp and the pubes. They feed on human blood. Discomfort, itching and redness are some of the main symptoms of lice. Head lice feed on blood through the scalp, whereas pubic lice are seen amidst pubic hair.