Permethrin 5% w/w, 30g Cream$45.00
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Permethrin 5% w/w, 30g Cream
SKU GME1278Antiparasitic
Product Introduction
Permethrin 5% w/w is a topical scabicide for scabies, an itchy skin infestation caused by burrowing mites. Treatment removes the infestation so that affected skin can recover.
How to use
Apply to clean, dry, cool skin over the whole body, including between fingers and toes, under nails and in skin folds. For most adults, avoid the head and face. Leave on for 8–12 hours, then wash off. Reapply to hands if washed during treatment. Infants and older adults may need additional areas treated. A second application is usually made after 7 days.
How it works
Permethrin disrupts sodium channels in mite nerve cells, causing paralysis and death. It acts against scabies mites and their eggs.
Side effects
Temporary burning, stinging, redness or increased itching may occur. Marked swelling, a widespread rash or breathing difficulty can indicate an allergic reaction.
Important information
Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Children younger than 2 months need an alternative treatment plan. Household members and close skin contacts should be treated at the same time, even if they have no symptoms.
Uses
- Treatment of scabies.
Benefits
Eliminating mites stops further burrowing and helps new lesions settle. Skin irritation can take longer to resolve than the infestation itself.
Does itching after treatment mean scabies is still active?
Itching can persist for several weeks as the skin reacts to dead mites. New burrows or new lesions after treatment are more suggestive of ongoing infestation.
How should clothing and bedding be managed?
Wash recently used bedding, towels and clothes at 60°C or above. Items that cannot be washed can be sealed in a bag for at least 3 days.
Is 5% permethrin the same treatment as 1% head-lice lotion?
No. The concentration, application area and contact time differ. A head-lice preparation cannot be substituted for the scabies treatment.
Can close contact restart an infestation?
Yes. Untreated close contacts can pass mites back even after successful treatment. Avoid close skin contact until the treatment course has been completed by everyone affected.
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