Permethrin

Prescription

الأسماء التجارية: PERMETHRIN

الشكل الصيدلاني

Topical

طريق الإعطاء

TOPICAL

الشركة المصنِّعة

Aurobindo Pharma Limited

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION: Permethrin Cream, 5% is a topical scabicidal agent for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). It is available in an off-white, greaseless, uniform mass. Permethrin Cream, 5% is for topical use only. Chemical Name - The permethrin used is an approximate 1:3 mixture of the cis and trans isomers of the pyrethroid 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid, (3-phenoxyphenyl) methyl ester. Permethrin has a molecular formula of C 21 H 20 CI 2 O 3 and a molecular weight of 391.29. It is a colorless or slightly brownish viscous liquid, semi-solid or crystalline solid. Active Ingredient - Each gram contains permethrin 50 mg (5%). Inactive Ingredients - Butylated hydroxytoluene, carbomer homopolymer type B, ceteth-2, ceteth-20, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, lanolin alcohols, medium chain triglycerides, mineral oil, mono and di-glycerides, purified water, and sodium hydroxide. Formaldehyde 1 mg (0.1%) is added as a preservative. Chemical Structure

المواد الفعالة

المادة الفعالة	التركيز
Permethrin	-

المؤشرات العلاجية والاستخدام

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Permethrin Cream, 5% is indicated for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies).

الجرعة وطريقة الإعطاء

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Adults and Children - Thoroughly massage Permethrin Cream, 5% into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet. Scabies rarely infests the scalp of adults, although the hairline, neck, temple, and forehead may be infested in infants and geriatric patients. Usually 30 grams is sufficient for an average adult. The cream should be removed by washing (shower or bath) after 8 to 14 hours. Infants should be treated on the scalp, temple, and forehead. ONE APPLICATION IS GENERALLY CURATIVE. Patients may experience persistent pruritus after treatment. This is rarely a sign of treatment failure and is not an indication for retreatment. Demonstrable living mites after 14 days indicate that retreatment is necessary.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS: In clinical trials, generally mild and transient burning and stinging followed application with Permethrin Cream, 5% in 10% of patients and was associated with the severity of infestation. Pruritus was reported in 7% of patients at various times post-application. Erythema, numbness, tingling, and rash were reported in 1 to 2% or less of patients (see PRECAUTIONS: General ). Other adverse events reported since marketing Permethrin Cream, 5% include: headache, fever, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea and/or vomiting. Although extremely uncommon and not expected when used as directed (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ), rare occurrences of seizure have been reported. None have been medically confirmed as associated with Permethrin Cream, 5% treatment.

التحذيرات والاحتياطات

WARNINGS: If hypersensitivity to Permethrin Cream, 5% occurs, discontinue use.

موانع الاستعمال

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Permethrin Cream, 5% is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components, to any synthetic pyrethroid or pyrethrin.

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مصادر خارجية

نفس المادة الفعالة

Permethrin Cream 5% W/W Encube Ethicals, Inc.
Permethrin 5% W/W A-S Medication Solutions

المصدر: openfda

آخر تحديث: 2026-03-19

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Permethrin Cream, 5% is indicated for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies).

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Adults and Children - Thoroughly massage Permethrin Cream, 5% into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet. Scabies rarely infests the scalp of adults, although the hairline, neck, temple, and forehead may be infested in infants and geriatric patients. Usually 30 grams is sufficient for an average adult. The cream should be removed by washing (shower or bath) after 8 to 14 hours. Infants should be treated on the scalp, temple, and forehead. …

WARNINGS: If hypersensitivity to Permethrin Cream, 5% occurs, discontinue use.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Permethrin Cream, 5% is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components, to any synthetic pyrethroid or pyrethrin.

Permethrin is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Permethrin drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Permethrin label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 106387 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Permethrin (FDA National Drug Code)

إخلاء المسؤولية الطبية

المعلومات الواردة في هذه الصفحة مخصصة للأغراض التعليمية فقط ولا ينبغي استخدامها بديلًا عن المشورة الطبية المتخصصة أو التشخيص أو العلاج.

استشر دائمًا طبيبك أو أي مقدم رعاية صحية مؤهل بشأن أي أسئلة تتعلق بحالة طبية أو دواء.

مصادر البيانات: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS