#Permethrin cream brand name skin#

If they are infested, they should speak to their doctor or pharmacist immediately about treatment. Since scabies are spread through contact, you should make sure that your family members and sexual partner(s) are examined for scabies infestation. Most other products should be discontinued when using permethrin. If you are using any other topical medications or cosmetic products, discuss with your doctor or pharmacist whether you should continue to use them while you are using this medication.

#Permethrin cream brand name skin#

Most people do not need a second application. However, if you see live scabies mites or new lesions on your skin 7 to 10 days after the first application, a second application should be used, in the same manner as the first treatment. This medication often gets rid of a scabies infestation after one application. If your doctor or pharmacist has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions and other medications. After this length of time, wash the permethrin off in the bath or shower, and put on a new set of clean clothes.

After applying permethrin, put on clean clothes and leave the cream or lotion on for 12 to 14 hours. If you wash your hands within 8 hours of applying the cream or lotion, reapply the product to the hands. Permethrin will disappear as it is absorbed into the skin, and it is not necessary to coat the skin in a visible layer. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth. Pay extra attention to the areas between the fingers and toes, underneath the fingernails and toenails, wrists, armpits, genital area, and buttocks.ĭo not apply permethrin to the face. For both the lotion and the cream, massage the product into the skin covering the entire area from the neck to the soles of the feet. Do not take a hot bath or shower before using permethrin.įor the lotion form of this medication, shake the bottle before use. No more than 60 g of cream should be used during an application session.īefore using this product, make sure that your skin is clean, dry, and cool. If the head, neck, scalp, and outer ears require treatment, more cream may be needed to cover these areas. For children 5 to 12 years of age, the usual amount of cream needed per treatment is ½ of a tube (15 g), and for children 2 to 4 years of age is ¼ of a tube (7.5 g). If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are using this medication, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.ĭo not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use this medication if their doctor or pharmacist has not recommended it.įor adults and children 12 years of age and older, the usual amount of cream needed per treatment is approximately one tube (30 g). Your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here.

This medication works to get rid of scabies infestation, but skin itching may take 2 to 4 weeks to disappear after treatment. Permethrin 5% works by paralyzing mites that cause scabies, killing them and their eggs. Permethrin 5% belongs to a group of medications called synthetic pyrethroids, which are insecticides.