Perlice
Perlice contains Permethrin, an anti-parasitic active ingredient. It is used topically to treat infestations of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) and scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei). It works by targeting the nerve cells of the parasites, causing paralysis and death.
Dosage by Body Weight
Topical application only. For head lice: Apply to clean, towel-dried hair, leave for 10 minutes, and rinse with warm water. For scabies: Apply cream thoroughly from neck to soles of feet, leave on for 8-14 hours, then wash off completely. Do not apply to broken skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established in infants under 2 months of age or weighing less than 5 kg.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Thin layer (approx. 2-5 grams)
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Apply to scalp and body under strict medical supervision. Avoid face and hands to prevent accidental ingestion.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Thin layer (approx. 3.75-7.5 grams)
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Usually requires up to a quarter of a 30g tube for full-body scabies treatment. Repeat after 7-14 days only if live mites or lice are found.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Thin layer (approx. 7.5 grams)
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Ensure even coverage of the entire body (from neck down) for scabies, or thorough hair coverage for head lice.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Thin layer (approx. 7.5 to 10 grams)
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- Wash off after 8-14 hours for scabies. Use a fine-toothed nit comb to remove dead lice and eggs after hair treatment.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and efficacy have not been established in infants under 2 months of age or weighing less than 5 kg. |
| 5-7 kg | Thin layer (approx. 2-5 grams) | Single application | Apply to scalp and body under strict medical supervision. Avoid face and hands to prevent accidental ingestion. |
| 8-10 kg | Thin layer (approx. 3.75-7.5 grams) | Single application | Usually requires up to a quarter of a 30g tube for full-body scabies treatment. Repeat after 7-14 days only if live mites or lice are found. |
| 11-15 kg | Thin layer (approx. 7.5 grams) | Single application | Ensure even coverage of the entire body (from neck down) for scabies, or thorough hair coverage for head lice. |
| 16-20 kg | Thin layer (approx. 7.5 to 10 grams) | Single application | Wash off after 8-14 hours for scabies. Use a fine-toothed nit comb to remove dead lice and eggs after hair treatment. |
Formulation
Cream RinseLotionCream
Purpose
Treatment of head lice infestations and scabies
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.