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About Gamascab 1% Cream

LINDANE belongs to a class of antiparasitic drugs known as 'scabicides' (kills scabies mites) and pediculicides (kills lice). LINDANE primarily treats scabies in people for whom other medicines did not work. LINDANE 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 itchy skin rash and is contagious (spreads from one person to another person).

Uses of Gamascab 1% Cream

Prevention of Scabies, Prevention of Lice

Medicinal Benefits of Gamascab 1% Cream

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

Directions for Use

LINDANE is only for external use. Shake the bottle well before use. Apply a very thin layer of LINDANE on the skin from neck down. Apply LINDANE with a toothbrush under fingernails as scabies mites likely stay there and throw away that toothbrush. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying LINDANE. Do not apply LINDANE on lots of broken skin, crusted (scabby) or open sores on the skin.

Side Effects of Gamascab 1% Cream

Like all medicines, LINDANE can cause some side effects such as dry skin, skin rash, itching or burning sensation of skin. Most of these side effects of LINDANE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not use LINDANE in premature infants due to increased risk of skin permeability. If you have uncontrolled fits, inform your doctor before using LINDANE 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 LINDANE 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 LINDANE. However, if itching worsens, please consult a doctor.  If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please contact a doctor before taking LINDANE. Do not use LINDANE 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 LINDANE.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

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

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Do not use LINDANE 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

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• Interaction of alcohol with LINDANE is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using LINDANE.

PREGNANCY

• LINDANE is Category C pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women due to the increased risk of adverse effects.

BREAST FEEDING

• LINDANE is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

DRIVING

• LINDANE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

• If you have any concerns regarding the use of LINDANE in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

KIDNEY

• If you have any concerns regarding the use of LINDANE in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.