Permethrin Cream

Permethrin cream

Permethrin cream is a medicated skin cream used to treat scabies, a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate the skin. It is also used to treat head lice infections by destroying both the lice and their eggs.

Uses

Permethrin 5% Cream Is Used To Treat:

• Scabies
• Head lice infections
• Pubic lice

Dosage

The dosage of permethrin cream varies depending on the condition being treated. For scabies, the cream is applied from head to toe, left on for 8-14 hours, and then rinsed off. For head lice, the cream is applied to washed hair, left on for 10 minutes, and then rinsed off.

Other Dosage

• Triluma Cream
• Tretinoin Cream
• Tretinex Cream
• Permite Cream

Side Effects

Common Side Effects Of Permethrin 5% Cream Include:

• Mild and transient burning and stinging
• Itching
• Skin redness
• Skin swelling
• Skin rash
• The area where the medicine was applied may feel numb or tingly
• Scabies symptoms may temporarily worsen after treatment

Benefits

Permethrin cream is effective in treating scabies and head lice infections. It is also safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Precautions

Permethrin 5% cream 60g should not be used by children under 2 months of age. It should also be used with caution in people with asthma or allergies.

Interactions

Permethrin cream has no known severe, serious, moderate, or mild interactions with other drugs.