Permethrin (Acticin Cream, Elimite Cream, Nix Cream Rinse)

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Permethrin (Topical)

Brand Names : Acticin Cream, Elimite Cream, Nix Cream Rinse

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Description

Permethrin (per-METH-rin) 1% lotion is used to treat head lice infections. It acts by destroying both the lice and their eggs. The 5% cream is used to treat scabies infections by destroying the mites which cause scabies.

This medicine is available in the following dosage form:

Topical

Cream (U.S.)
Lotion (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

Acticin Cream
Elimite Cream
Nix Cream Rinse

In Canada -

Nix Cream Rinse

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Permethrin (Topical)

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