PERMETHRIN
Why is this medicine prescribed to you? What do you need to know before you use it?
Permethrin is prescribed to treat scabies (a contagious skin • Inform your doctor or pharmacist:
disorder caused by parasitic mites) and head lice. - if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding;
- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy,
How do you use it? asthma, skin infection, severe scalp inflammation;
Use permethrin exactly as instructed by your doctor for it - if you are using any other prescription or over-the-
to be effective. counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or herbal
• Permethrin is for use on the skin, hair and scalp only. supplements.
• To treat scabies, wash the affected area and dry well • Scabies is contagious. Avoid sexual contact until the
before applying this medicine on the affected areas only. infection has been cured and avoid sharing
Wash and dry your hands before and after applying this hair combs or accessories, bed linens and other personal
medicine, unless you are using this medicine to treat your items.
hands. • Wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes or linens, hair
• To treat head lice, wash and towel-dry your hair before brushes and combs in hot water with a strong cleanser to
applying the medicine. Leave for about 10 minutes after prevent re-infection with scabies or head lice.
applying on the hair and scalp; then rinse with warm • Keep a regular check-up schedule. Your doctor may
water in a sink. Keep eyes tightly closed and protect them prescribe tests to check and monitor your progress while
with a towel or washcloth. under treatment with this medicine.
• Do not use more amounts or more often than what • If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
is prescribed, or use for a longer period or on a larger inform your doctor or dentist that you are using this
area than prescribed by your doctor. medicine before going through it.
• Do not cover the treated area with plastic or waterproof • Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
bandage or dressing, unless advised by your doctor. You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, ears, nose or experience any of these side effects with permethrin,
mouth. If you accidentally get it in any of these areas, inform your doctor immediately, especially if they
wash thoroughly with water. become severe or persistent: stinging, itching, swelling,
• It is important that the full course of application redness or irritation on treated skin or scalp and allergic
is completed within the duration specified by your reactions such as hives, difficulty breathing and swelling
doctor, even if symptoms disappear. Stopping abruptly of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
will result in a relapse or worsening of the infection. Do • The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
not stop use unless advised by your doctor. others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
• If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it reactions, call your doctor for advice.
immediately as you remember. However, if it is already • Do not share your medicine with others even if you have
time for the next dose, just proceed with your next the same disease symptoms.
regular dose schedule.
How do you handle it before and after use?
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
moisture. Keep the medicine out of children's reach.
Discard it properly when it is expired or no longer needed.
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