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Permethrin

Dermatological Medicines (Topical)
Lotion329 brands · 213 makers
Permethrin is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Dermatological Medicines (Topical). According to its FDA label, it is used for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptesscabiei (scabies). 329 brand names for this medicine are listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog.
Generic namepermethrin
Therapeutic classDermatological Medicines (Topical) > 13.5 Scabicides and pediculicides
Form & strength (NLEM)Lotion: 1%, 5%
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Permethrin Cream 5% w/w is indicated for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptesscabiei (scabies).

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Permethrin. Full label: DailyMed.

Permethrin Cream 5% w/w is indicated for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptesscabiei (scabies).

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Permethrin. Full label: DailyMed.

Adults and children - Thoroughly massage Permethrin Cream 5% w/w into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet. Scabies rarely infests the scalp of adults, although the hairline, neck, temple, and forehead may be infested in infants and geriatric patients. Usually 30 grams is sufficient for an average adult.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Permethrin Cream 5% w/w is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components, to any synthetic pyrethroid or pyrethrin.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

If hypersensitivity to Permethrin Cream 5% w/w occurs, discontinue use.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

In clinical trials, generally mild and transient burning and stinging followed application with Permethrin Cream 5% w/w in 10% of patients and was associated with the severity of infestation. Pruritus was reported in 7% of patients at various times post-application. Erythema, numbness, tingling, and rash were reported in 1 to 2% or less of patients (see PRECAUTIONS - General ).

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

329 products from 213 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Acthrin 5% SoapPermethrin (5% w/w)Biochemix Health Care Pvt. Ltd.box of 75 gm Soap
Adensto 1% SoapPermethrin (1% w/w)Adenscot Healthcarebox of 75 gm Soap
Adensto 5% LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Adenscot Healthcarebottle of 50 ml Lotion
Aedicab LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Aadi Health Carebottle of 60 ml Lotion
Agscab LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Ahagoal Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 120 ml Lotion
Agscab Medicated SoapPermethrin (1% w/w)Ahagoal Healthcare Pvt Ltdbox of 75 gm Soap
AL Pthrin 5% CreamPermethrin (5%)Alkem Laboratories Ltdtube of 30 gm Cream
Alpermy LotionPermethrin (1% w/w)Densa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 60 ml Lotion
Alscab SoapPermethrin (1% w/w)Alkem Laboratories Ltdpacket of 75 gm Soap
Assacab LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Astakind Biotech Private Limitedtube of 50 ml Lotion
Avthrin CreamPermethrin (5% w/w)Anvicure Drugstube of 30 gm Cream
Avthrin LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Anvicure Drugsbottle of 50 ml Lotion
Banscab 5% LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Pharma Planet Indiabottle of 60 ml Lotion
Banscab 5% SoapPermethrin (5% w/w)Pharma Planet Indiapacket of 75 gm Soap
Benscab 5% LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Bendic Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 100 ml Lotion
Biomethrin LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Zydus Wellness Product Ltdbottle of 40 ml Lotion
Byescab 5% LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Obat Medicare Pvt Ltdbottle of 60 ml Lotion
Canomite 5% LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Canopy Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 60 ml Lotion
Casthrin 5% LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Casca Remedies Pvt Ltdbottle of 60 ml Lotion
Ceasemite CreamPermethrin (5% w/w)Amwill Healthcaretube of 30 gm Cream
Ciaga Nuthrin SoapPermethrin (1% w/w)Ciaga Pvt Ltdbox of 75 gm Soap
Clearkin GelPermethrin (5% w/w)Ind Swift Laboratories Ltdtube of 30 gm Gel
Conmite 5% CreamPermethrin (5% w/w)Condor Healthcare Pvt Ltdtube of 50 gm Cream
Curemite CreamPermethrin (5% w/w)Kivi Labs Ltdtube of 30 gm Cream
Curemite LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Kivi Labs Ltdbottle of 60 ml Lotion
Curemite SoapPermethrin (NA)Kivi Labs Ltdpacket of 75 gm Soap
Cutibeam CreamPermethrin (5% w/w)Cutik Medicare Pvt Ltdtube of 30 gm Cream
Dat CreamPermethrin (5% w/w)Omega Remedies Pvt Ltdtube of 30 gm Cream
Dat LotionPermethrin (5% w/v)Omega Remedies Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 ml Lotion
Deburrow 5% CreamPermethrin (5% w/w)Prosaic Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdtube of 30 gm Cream

Showing 30 of 329 catalog products. Search the full catalog in the app.

Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

STORAGE Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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