Permethi 5% w/w (Cream)
30 gm tube: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Permethrin |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
Indications
- Treatment of scabies
- Treatment of crab lice infestations
- Family-wide treatment necessity
Pharmacology
- Contains Permethrin, a pyrethroid
- Topical scabicidal agent
- Act on nerve cell membrane
- Disrupts sodium channel current
- Causes delayed repolarization & paralysis of pests
- Limited systemic exposure
- Metabolized by ester hydrolysis
- Excreted primarily in urine
Dosage
- Recommended duration of treatment for different age groups
Administration
- Pre-application skin requirements
- Application process for adults and children over 2 years
- Application process for babies under 2 years
- Necessity to include all skin surfaces
- Duration of cream application
- Reapplication after washing off
Interaction
- Risk of exacerbating scabies infestation with corticosteroid treatment
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pyrethroids or permethrin
- Use of gloves for nursing staff
Side Effects
- Skin discomfort after application
- Transient signs and symptoms of irritation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use in pregnancy only under medical advice
- Unknown excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Temporary exacerbation of scabies conditions
- Avoiding contact with eyes during application
Therapeutic Class
- Parasiticidal preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children