Permethrin General Information
Permethrin Cream (generic name: permethrin; brand names include: Acticin / Nix / Kwellada-P / Lyclear / Pyrifoam / Quellada) belongs to a group of medicines known as antiparasitic agents. Permethrin Cream is a scabicidal agent.
Permethrin 5% Cream is used topically to treat scabies and other pests including ticks, fleas, lice, and mites.
Permethrin 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.
Permethrin Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Use Permethrin Cream exactly as directed.
Permethrin 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.
Permethrin Precautions
Tell your doctor before using Permethrin cream, if:
you are allergic to any medicines;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Permethrin Ingredients
Active ingredient: permethrin.