Unix C

Description

Introduction
Unix C is an antipruritics and scabicides medicine. It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin. It works by killing the mites and their eggs. It is also used to relieve itching and skin irritation. Your doctor will explain how to use Unix C and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly. Generally, it is applied to your whole body except your head, mouth, eyes and face. Your skin should be clean, dry and cool before using it. You should take a cleansing bath after 48 hours of the last application to remove the traces of the medication from the skin. After each application, change your clothes, towels and bed sheets to stop the spread of infection. The most common side effects include mild burning, stinging or tingling where the medicine is applied. Most side effects are usually mild and not everyone gets them. Sometimes itching may last for a few weeks after treating scabies. This is probably an allergic reaction to dead mites and not a sign that the treatment has failed. Before using it, you should ask your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Unix C
Scabies
Side effects of Unix C
Common
Erythematous rash
Itching
Dry skin
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
How to use Unix C
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Unix C works
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What if you forget to take Unix C?
If you miss a dose of Unix C, please consult your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Pruritus, Scabies
Administration
Lotion should be applied to clean, dry skin. If the body is hot due to warm bath or any other reason, skin should be allowed to cool. It should be applied to the whole body excluding head. The whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-12 hours after treatment. On the next day cloths and bed sheets should be cleaned with warm water. The lotion should be applied if lotion is washed out by water. Other members of the family should use this lotion as preventive in the same way due to its highly contagious effects. The lotion should not be applied to the vicinity of mouth and areas close to eyes.
Adult Dose
Adults: Apply once. If necessary, a second application may be given not less than 7 days after the initial application.
Child Dose
Children aged 2 months to 2 years: Apply over whole body under doctor supervision.
Contraindication
Permethrin is contraindicated in subjects with known hypersensitivity to the Product.
Mode of Action
Crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabei. It is an effective pediculocide as well. Permethrin is a pyrethroid pediculocide and scabicide. It causes paralysis and death of the pest by inhibiting sodium ion influx through nerve cell membrane channels delaying repolarisation.
Precaution
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Cross-sensitivity may occur with ragweed or chrysanthemums. History of asthma. Pregnancy and lactation.
Side Effect
Generally mild and transient burning and stinging are followed by application of lotion. Other temporary symptoms of irritation including pruritus, erythema, numbness, eczema and rash may occur. In patients itching may persist for up to 4 weeks Post-treatment. This is generally regarded as due to an allergic reaction to the dead mites under the skin and is not necessarily indicative of a treatment failure.