Permethrin 5% Cream
Price £29.99
Expected Delivery: Tuesday
Treatment Information
Overview
Permethrin is a powerful antiparasitic ointment that treats scabies. It works by killing the mites and their eggs in less than 8 hours. Permethrin treats scabies mites and crab lice, providing instant relief from itching and extreme discomfort.
This medicine is formulated to get rid of the scabies mites and their eggs by altering their nervous system making it impossible for them to move or reproduce, eventually resulting in their death.
Directions
Permethrin 5% cream is suitable for adults, children, and infants. For use, follow the following steps:
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Make sure to apply Permethrin 5% cream to the clean and dry skin.
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Only apply a thin layer directly to the skin without leaving any areas. Make sure to cover all areas of the body including the neck, scalp, face, ears, and between the fingers and toes.
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For crab lice, apply a thin layer to the pubic hair and other hairy areas of the body including the armpits and chest.
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Leave the cream for up to 8-12 hours.
- Wash off your body with soap and warm water.
Dosage for scabies treatment:
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For adults and children aged 12 years and over: Use the 30 g tube of Permethrin on the whole body.
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For kids aged 6-12 years: Use half of the 30g tube or 15g of cream on the entire body.
- For kids aged 2-5 years: Use one-quarter of the tube on the whole body.
Dosage for crab lice treatment:
For adults 18 years and older: Use the 30g tube on the whole body including the facial hair. Do not put the cream on your eyelashes.
Cautions
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For external use only.
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Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
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Do not use it if you are allergic to any ingredients present in the cream.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor before using it.
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Consult a doctor before using it on infants under 2 months of age.
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Keep out of reach of children.
Please read all the patient information prior to use which will be provided in your product packaging. The patient information leaflet can be found here.
Ingredients
Permethrin contains the following ingredients:
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Active Ingredient: Permethrin 5% w/w.
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Other Ingredients: Liquid Paraffin, White Soft Paraffin, Cetomacrogol Emulsifying Wax, and Purified Water.