Permethrin 5%

Permethrin 5%

Permethrin 5% Cream refers to the category of pyrethroids. It is an antiparasite drug used to cure infections caused by eggs, lice, and mites. It is mainly used in the treatment of pediculosis and scabies. Pediculosis is the epidemic of lice in the hairy parts of the body, especially the scalp. It occurs most normally in children above five years of age and spreads by head-to-contact. 

Medical Benefits

• It helps to clear the scalp from the lice.
• It helps to treat infections.
• It can kill the nits and eggs of the insect.

Side Effects.

• Skin irritation
• Redness
• Rash
• Burning or tingling sensation
• Numbness

Precautions

Use this medicine after your healthcare professional prescribes it. Use this medicine in a proper amount and duration as consulted by your doctor. Don’t use it more, otherwise, it creates problems for you.