Pyrethroid
Permethrin
The FDA lists this product in 6 strengths and forms.
Indications
Permethrin cream is indicated for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies).
Contraindications
Permethrin cream is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components, to any synthetic pyrethroid or pyrethrin.
Warnings and precautions
If hypersensitivity to permethrin cream occurs, discontinue use.
Adverse reactions
In clinical trials, generally mild and transient burning and stinging followed application with permethrin cream in 10% of patients and was associated with the severity of infestation. Pruritis 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 ).
Composition
- Active ingredients
- PERMETHRIN 5%
Strengths and forms
The FDA lists each strength of a product separately; these pages share one label.
At a glance
- Brand name
- Permethrin
- Pharmacologic class
- Pyrethroid
- Route
- Topical
- Dosage form
- Cream
- Applicant
- Actavis Labs
- Status
- Prescription
- FDA approval
- 23 Jan 1998
- Application
- ANDA074806-001