Crotamiton
A topical agent with both antiparasitic and antipruritic properties used to treat scabies and relieve itching from various skin conditions. Its precise mechanism of action is not fully established, but it is applied to the skin to kill the Sarcoptes scabiei mite.
Molekularmasse
203,2800 g/mol
LogP
2,80
TPSA
20,30 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Bestanden
Wirkmechanismus
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
CCN(C1=CC=CC=C1C)C(=O)C=CC
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H17NO/c1-4-8-13(15)14(5-2)12-10-7-6-9-11(12)3/h4,6-10H,5H2,1-3H3
Molecular Formula
C13H17NO
HBD / HBA
- / 1
Rotierbare Bindungen
3
Schwere Atome
15
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
A topical agent with both antiparasitic and antipruritic properties used to treat scabies and relieve itching from various skin conditions. Its precise mechanism of action is not fully established, but it is applied to the skin to kill the Sarcoptes scabiei mite.
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
Yes, Crotamiton is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Unknown.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL6067975. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 2883. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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