Synonyms: Eurax®
Crotamiton is an approved drug (FDA (1955), UK (1997))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Crotamiton is a drug, available as a cream or lotion for topical use only, that is used both as a scabicidal (for treating scabies) and as a general antipruritic (anti-itching drug).
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References |
1. Kittaka H, Yamanoi Y, Tominaga M. (2017)
Transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) channel as a target of crotamiton and its bimodal effects. Pflugers Arch, 469 (10): 1313-1323. [PMID:28612138] |