Olscab Lotion

Olscab Lotion belongs to a class of antiparasitic drugs known as 'scabicides' (kills scabies mites) and pediculicides (kills lice). Olscab Lotion primarily treats scabies in people for whom other medicines did not work. Olscab Lotion is available usually in the topical form used to treat head lice. Scabies is a skin condition caused by mites known as Sarcoptes scabiei. It causes an itchy skin rash and is contagious (spreads from one person to another person).

Olscab Lotion contains Lindane which works by killing scabies mites and their eggs by penetrating through the skin. Olscab Lotion is used to kill mites but does not prevent scabies or recurring symptoms.

Olscab Lotion is only for external use. Do not put Olscab Lotion in your mouth. In case of accentual swallowing or contact with the mouth, contact the poison control center immediately as it may be poisonous if taken by mouth. Apply a very thin layer of Olscab Lotion on the skin from the neck down. Apply Olscab Lotion with a toothbrush under fingernails as scabies mites likely stay there and throw away that toothbrush. Some people may experience skin dry skin, skin rash, itching, or burning sensation of the skin. Most of these side effects of Olscab Lotion do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Olscab Lotion or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Olscab Lotion. Do not apply Olscab Lotion on lots of broken skin, crusted (scabby), or open sores on the skin. You should wash Olscab Lotion from the body thoroughly after 8-12 hours using warm water as leaving it on the skin for a prolonged time may lead to fits and death. Olscab Lotion should not be used to treat premature babies and people who have had any seizure episodes (fits). Olscab Lotion may be absorbed by the whole body and cause central nervous system toxicity resulting in disorientation, dizziness, and fits. Inform your doctor if you have AIDS/HIV or liver cirrhosis, alcoholism, history of head injury, or spinal cord or brain tumor before taking Olscab Lotion.

Olscab Lotion is an antiparasitic drug used to treat scabies and lice. Olscab Lotion kills scabies mites and their eggs by going through the skin. Olscab Lotion in shampoo form is used to treat head lice. Olscab Lotion is used to treat scabies in patients for whom other medicines did not work or cannot be given other safer medicines.

• Dry skin

• Skin rash

• Itching

• Burning sensation of skin

Do not use Olscab Lotion in premature infants due to increased risk of skin permeability. If you have uncontrolled fits, inform your doctor before using Olscab Lotion as it may be absorbed by the whole body and cause central nervous system toxicity resulting in disorientation, dizziness and fits. You are advised to wash Olscab Lotion from the body completely after 8-12 hours using warm water as leaving it on the skin for a prolonged time may lead to fits and death. There may be skin itching for a few weeks even after using Olscab Lotion. However, if itching worsens, please consult a doctor.  If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please contact a doctor before taking Olscab Lotion. Do not use Olscab Lotion to treat the second attack of scabies that comes immediately after the first episode as using it more than one time can lead to fits and death. Inform your doctor if you have HIV/AIDS, liver cirrhosis, excessive consumption of alcohol, history of head injury, spinal cord or brain tumour before taking Olscab Lotion.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Olscab Lotion may interact with antipsychotics (haloperidol), bronchodilator (theophylline), antibiotics (imipenem, penicillins, and quinolone antibiotics), antidepressants (bupropion), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil), antimalarial drugs (pyrimethamine, chloroquine), antituberculosis agents (isoniazid), pain killers (meperidine), muscle relaxant (methocarbamol), radiographic contrast agents (iopamidol, iohexol)

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not use Olscab Lotion in patients with uncontrolled seizures (fits) disorder as it may cause central nervous system toxicity and inform your doctor if you have liver cirrhosis, eczema, psoriasis, or crusted scabies.

• HALOPERIDOL
• THEOPHYLLINE
• TACROLIMUS
• CHLOROQUINE
• IMIPENEM
• BUPROPION
• MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
• PYRIMETHAMINE
• ISONIAZID
• MEPERIDINE
• METHOCARBAMOL
• IOPAMIDOL
• IOHEXOL

• Avoid hot showers or hot water to bathe to prevent worsening of the condition.

• Wash the used clothes and bedsheets in hot water or dry clean them.
• Avoid sharing of clothes, towels, or bedding with others as it may increase the risk of transmission.
• Do not have close physical contact or sex until the treatment is completed.

• Avoid contact of Olscab Lotion with eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse with water.

• Do not apply Olscab Lotion on lots of broken skin, crusted (scabby), or open sores on the skin.

• Wear gloves that are least permeable to Olscab Lotion such as sheer vinyl, nitrile, or latex with neoprene to avoid Olscab Lotion getting on hands while applying to someone else. Avoid natural latex gloves as they are more permeable to Olscab Lotion and wash your hands thoroughly after application.

• Wash all recently worn pajamas, underwear, clothing, towels, sheets, and pillowcases in very hot water or dry clean them.

• Do not cover the treated area with unbreathable things like tight or plastic clothes, plastic lining, blankets, or diapers.

• Avoid contact with other people’s skin after applying Olscab Lotion especially do not touch a baby or small child.

• Avoid using any oil on hair or skin just before or after applying Olscab Lotion as oils may increase the absorption of Olscab Lotion and cause adverse effects. Oils include moisturizers, skin lotions, oil-based conditioners, and hair products.

Scabies: It is a skin condition caused by mites known as Sarcoptes scabiei. It causes an itchy skin rash and is contagious (spreads from one person to another person). These tiny mites crawl under the skin and live on the skin for months laying eggs, and causing severe itching. Scabies spreads easily throughout the body except for the head. Hence, it should be treated quickly. The most commonly seen symptom include an intensely itchy rash that worsens at night. People who live in nursing homes, university halls of residence, or who work in nurseries are at more risk of spreading scabies from person to person due to close contact.