Permethrin lotion

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Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Acticin • Elimite • Nix Creme Rinse Canadian Brand Name • Nix • Nix Dermal Cream • Nix Lice Killing Creme Rinse Descriptions Permethrin 1% lotion is used to treat head lice infections. It acts by destroying both the lice and their eggs. The 5% cream is used to treat scabies infections by destroying the mites which cause scabies. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Lotion • Cream • Liquid • Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023 Copyright: © Merative US L.P. 1973, 2023. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes. • •

Your health care provider will likely ask you to apply the medication to your whole body, from the neck down. You'll need to leave it on for at least 8 to 14 hours. Sometimes, you may have to apply the lotion twice. More treatments may be needed if new symptoms appear.. Because scabies spreads so easily, your health care provider will likely recommend treating all household members and other close contacts, even if they don't have symptoms of scabies.. Treatment for scabies often includes:. • Permethrin cream. Permethrin is a skin cream with chemicals that kill mites that cause scabies and their eggs. It's generally considered safe for adults, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and children over 2 months old. • Sulfur cream. Sulfur cream is a scabies treatment that can be applied overnight, rinsed off and then reapplied for five nights in a row. Sulfur is safe to use in pregnancy and in children under 2 months old. • Ivermectin (Stromectol). Ivermectin can be taken as a pill to treat scabies when prescription lotions don't work. It's often prescribed for people with crusted scabies or lowered immune systems. Ivermectin isn't recommended for people who are pregnant or nursing, or for children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kilograms). Although these drugs kill the mites quickly, itching may not stop for many weeks. Health care providers may prescribe other skin care treatments for people who don't get relief from or can't use these drugs. Lifestyle and home remedi...