Infectoscab
InfectoScab is a topical antiparasitic cream containing 5% permethrin. It is used to eradicate scabies mites and their eggs. The cream is applied to the skin, left on for a minimum of 8 to 14 hours, and then thoroughly washed off.
Dosage by Body Weight
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the entire body from the neck down (and also to the head, face, and scalp in infants and the elderly). Leave on for 8 to 14 hours before washing off. A single application is usually curative, but a second treatment may be recommended after 7 to 14 days if live mites are detected.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Consult a physician
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 months of age (typically below 5 kg) have not been established. Treatment should only occur under strict medical supervision.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Up to 3.75 g of cream (approx. 1/8 of a 30g tube)
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- In infants, the head, scalp, and face must be included in the application (avoiding the areas around the eyes and mouth).
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Up to 3.75 g of cream (approx. 1/8 of a 30g tube)
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Pay close attention to interdigital spaces, wrists, armpits, external genitalia, and buttocks.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Up to 7.5 g of cream (approx. 1/4 of a 30g tube)
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Ensure skin is clean, cool, and dry before application. Do not apply immediately after a hot bath.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Up to 7.5 g of cream (approx. 1/4 of a 30g tube)
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- If hands are washed with soap and water during the 8-14 hour treatment period, the cream must be reapplied to the hands.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Consult a physician | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 months of age (typically below 5 kg) have not been established. Treatment should only occur under strict medical supervision. |
| 5-7 kg | Up to 3.75 g of cream (approx. 1/8 of a 30g tube) | Single application | In infants, the head, scalp, and face must be included in the application (avoiding the areas around the eyes and mouth). |
| 8-10 kg | Up to 3.75 g of cream (approx. 1/8 of a 30g tube) | Single application | Pay close attention to interdigital spaces, wrists, armpits, external genitalia, and buttocks. |
| 11-15 kg | Up to 7.5 g of cream (approx. 1/4 of a 30g tube) | Single application | Ensure skin is clean, cool, and dry before application. Do not apply immediately after a hot bath. |
| 16-20 kg | Up to 7.5 g of cream (approx. 1/4 of a 30g tube) | Single application | If hands are washed with soap and water during the 8-14 hour treatment period, the cream must be reapplied to the hands. |
Formulation
Cream
Purpose
Treatment of scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei) infestations in adults and children.
Generic Name
PermethrinScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.