Nix General Information
Nix Cream (generic name: permethrin; brand names include: Acticin / Nix / Kwellada-P / Lyclear / Pyrifoam / Quellada) belongs to a group of medicines known as antiparasitic agents. Nix Cream is a scabicidal agent.
Nix 5% Cream is used topically to treat scabies and other pests including ticks, fleas, lice, and mites.
Nix Cream may be used in adults and in children. It was shown to be safe and effective in infants 1 month of age and older.
Nix Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Use Nix Cream exactly as directed.
Nix Cream is usually used as a single time treatment. The application may be repeated in one week if lice, nits or mites are still present.
Nix Precautions
Tell your doctor before using Nix cream, if:
you are allergic to any medicines;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Nix Ingredients
Active ingredient: permethrin.