Permethrin Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Permethrin Cream
| Generic name | Permethrin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Pyrethroid (topical scabicidal/pediculicide agent) |
| Forms | Cream, Lotion, Liquid, Ointment, Gel, Soap |
Permethrin Cream is a topical medicine used to treat scabies, a contagious itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites, and lice infestations. It contains permethrin, which belongs to a group of medicines called pyrethroids that kill mites and lice.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.