Scameth 5% w/w (Cream)
30 gm tube: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Permethrin |
| Company | Millat pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of scabies
- Treatment of crab lice infestations
- Family-wide treatment for scabies infestation
Pharmacology
- Contains Permethrin
- Acts as a topical scabicidal agent
- Disrupts sodium channel current
- Causes delayed repolarization and paralysis of pests
- Limited systemic exposure following topical application
- Metabolized by ester hydrolysis
- Excreted primarily in the urine
Dosage
- Recommended duration of treatment for different age groups
Administration
- Pre-application skin preparation
- Application process for adults and children over 2 years
- Application process for babies under 2 years
- Duration of leaving cream on
- Instructions for reapplication after washing
Interaction
- Withholding of corticosteroid treatment for eczemodous reactions prior to Scameth treatment
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pyrethroids or permethrin
- Use of gloves for nursing staff applying permethrin
Side Effects
- Skin discomfort after application
- Transient signs and symptoms of irritation including erythema, edema, rash, and pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use in pregnancy following medical advice
- Avoidance of use in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Temporary exacerbation of scabies infestation symptoms
- Avoidance of eye contact during application
- Immediate flushing with water if cream gets in the eyes
Therapeutic Class
- Parasiticidal preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry storage
- Protection from light
- Keep out of the reach of children