A Rare Case of Poisoning Due to γ-Benzene Hexachloride and Cetrimide (Labscab) Lotion Ingestion

γ-Benzene hexachloride and cetrimide (Labscab) lotion is commonly used for the treatment of scabies and pediculosis. It contains a combination of γ-benzene hexachloride (1% w/v), an insecticide, and cetrimide (0.1% w/v), a widely used antiseptic in both household and hospital settings. Accidental or intentional ingestion can lead to nausea, vomiting, esophageal injury, and tissue necrosis. We report the case of a 15-year-old unmarried female who ingested Labscab lotion. She presented with mild epigastric pain and nausea, without episodes of vomiting. Management included gastric lavage with 1000 mL of 0.9% normal saline, prophylactic antiepileptic therapy, and supportive care. The patient recovered without complications. This case highlights the importance of early hospitalization, prompt gastric lavage, supportive management, and prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy to prevent seizures and facilitate recovery. Reports of Labscab poisoning and its management remain scarce in the literature. Here, we describe a rare case of Labscab ingestion in an adolescent female and outline its successful management.

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Cureus
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2025-09-02
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.91495
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A Rare Case of Poisoning Due to γ-Benzene Hexachloride and Cetrimide (Labscab) Lotion Ingestion

Manisha Verma, Anoop Verma, Mohammad Abdurrahman Khan, Pratibha Dwivedi
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Cureus
Poisoning and overdose treatments
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A Rare Case of Poisoning Due to γ-Benzene Hexachloride and Cetrimide (Labscab) Lotion Ingestion

Manisha Verma, Anoop Verma, Mohammad Abdurrahman Khan, Pratibha Dwivedi
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Abstract

γ-Benzene hexachloride and cetrimide (Labscab) lotion is commonly used for the treatment of scabies and pediculosis. It contains a combination of γ-benzene hexachloride (1% w/v), an insecticide, and cetrimide (0.1% w/v), a widely used antiseptic in both household and hospital settings. Accidental or intentional ingestion can lead to nausea, vomiting, esophageal injury, and tissue necrosis. We report the case of a 15-year-old unmarried female who ingested Labscab lotion. She presented with mild epigastric pain and nausea, without episodes of vomiting. Management included gastric lavage with 1000 mL of 0.9% normal saline, prophylactic antiepileptic therapy, and supportive care. The patient recovered without complications. This case highlights the importance of early hospitalization, prompt gastric lavage, supportive management, and prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy to prevent seizures and facilitate recovery. Reports of Labscab poisoning and its management remain scarce in the literature. Here, we describe a rare case of Labscab ingestion in an adolescent female and outline its successful management.

CureusVol. 17(9)
King George's Medical University (IN), Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (IN), Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IN)
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Poisoning and overdose treatments
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A Rare Case of Poisoning Due to γ-Benzene Hexachloride and Cetrimide (Labscab) Lotion Ingestion — Manisha Verma, Anoop Verma, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS