Lyclear
Lyclear contains the active ingredient permethrin, which belongs to a group of medicines called pyrethroids. It is a topical insecticide used to eradicate scabies mites and head lice by disrupting their nervous systems.
Dosage by Body Weight
For Scabies (5% Cream): Apply to clean, dry, cool skin over the entire body (excluding head in adults, but including face, neck, scalp, and ears in infants and elderly). Leave on for 8-14 hours, then wash off completely. Usually one application is curative. For Head Lice (1% Creme Rinse): Apply to damp, shampooed hair, leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Consult doctor
- Frequency
- Single application under medical supervision
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 months of age have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Up to 1/8 of a 30g tube
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Approximate age 2 to 12 months. Ensure application covers entire body including neck, face, and scalp.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Up to 1/8 of a 30g tube
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Approximate age 1 to 2 years. Apply to whole body. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Up to 1/4 of a 30g tube
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Approximate age 2 to 5 years. Apply to the whole body, but usually not the head unless infested.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Up to 1/2 of a 30g tube
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Approximate age 5 to 12 years. Apply to the whole body. A second treatment may be required after 7-14 days if live mites/lice are found.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Consult doctor | Single application under medical supervision | Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 months of age have not been established. |
| 5-7 kg | Up to 1/8 of a 30g tube | Single application | Approximate age 2 to 12 months. Ensure application covers entire body including neck, face, and scalp. |
| 8-10 kg | Up to 1/8 of a 30g tube | Single application | Approximate age 1 to 2 years. Apply to whole body. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. |
| 11-15 kg | Up to 1/4 of a 30g tube | Single application | Approximate age 2 to 5 years. Apply to the whole body, but usually not the head unless infested. |
| 16-20 kg | Up to 1/2 of a 30g tube | Single application | Approximate age 5 to 12 years. Apply to the whole body. A second treatment may be required after 7-14 days if live mites/lice are found. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used for the treatment of scabies infestations on the body and head lice infestations on the scalp.
Generic Name
PermethrinScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.