Scanix 1% Emulsion is an ectoparasiticide 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.

Scanix 1% Emulsion reduces the parasites.

Uses of Scanix Emulsion

Scabies

How to use Scanix Emulsion

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Scanix 1% Emulsion may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Scanix Emulsion works

Gamma benzene hexachloride belongs to a class of drugs called ectoparasiticides. It works by killing the mite and lice.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Scanix 1% Emulsion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Scanix 1% Emulsion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Scanix 1% Emulsion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

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It is not known whether Scanix 1% Emulsion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

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There is limited information available on the use of Scanix 1% Emulsion in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

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There is limited information available on the use of Scanix 1% Emulsion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Scanix Emulsion?

If you miss a dose of Scanix 1% Emulsion, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Scanix 1% Emulsion is prescribed for the treatment of scabies( a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin).
It should be used as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.
Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Apply a thin layer of medicine all over the body and leave it for 8-12 hours before taking a bath or shower.
If the condition persists after 14 days of treatment then the doctor may suggest another treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cyclohexyl halides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Ectoparasiticides

Patient concerns

He is 6 months old and has small blisters (pic is attached) all over his body. His mother has the same problem and he got this from his mother.

Dr. Dharamvir Singh

Dermatology

He might be scabies plz go to ur doctor n get scabies treatment

What is the best treatment to prevent scabies?

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Avoid contact scabies pt

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Marketer details

Name: Biochemix Health Care Pvt. Ltd.

Address: SCO 54, Tau Devilal Market, Near Kanhaiya Sahib Chowk, Yamunanagar - 135001, Haryana, India

Country of origin: India

MRP

₹47.2

Inclusive of all taxes

100.0 ml in 1 bottle

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Scanix 1% Emulsion

Product introduction

Uses of Scanix Emulsion

How to use Scanix Emulsion

How Scanix Emulsion works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Scanix Emulsion?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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