Permethrin
Permethrin is a neurotoxin that paralyzes and kills the mites and their eggs.
Dosage by Body Weight
For scabies, apply from neck to soles of feet. Leave on for 8-14 hours then wash off.
- Body Weight
- Any weight (Age >2 months)
- Dose
- Apply to whole body
- Frequency
- Single application
- Tracking Notes
- May repeat in 7 days if live mites are seen. Treat all household members.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any weight (Age >2 months) | Apply to whole body | Single application | May repeat in 7 days if live mites are seen. Treat all household members. |
Formulation
Cream (5%)Lotion
Purpose
Treatment for scabies and head lice.
Generic Name
Permethrin
Branded Drug Names
Permethrin is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
- Elimite
- Perlice
- Scaboma
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.