Permethrin
Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved
Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?
Pediculosis (mainly). Scabies.
Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?
Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Hypersensitivity.Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Cross-sensitivity may occur with ragweed or chrysanthemums. History of asthma. Pregnancy and lactation
What are possible side effects of this medication ?
Mild and transient burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, tingling, numbness, rash, difficulty in breathing, phototoxic or photosensitisation reactions.
Drug Category/Class
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Insecticides
- Ectoparasiticides for Topical Use, Incl. Insecticides
- Ectoparaciticides, Insecticides and Repellents
- Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents
- Ectoparasiticides, Incl. Scabicides
- Ectoparasiticides, Incl. Scabicides, Insecticides and Repellents
- Pyrethrines, Incl. Synthetic Compounds
- Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6 Inducer
Prescribed | For the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). |
Weight : | 391.288 |
Structure | Permethrin |
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Formula | C21H20Cl2O3 |
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