Permite 5% Cream (60gm) For Scabies, Pediculosis, Crab louse infections

INTRODUCTION ABOUT PERMITE CREAM

PERMITE CREAM contains Permethrin which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-parasitic agents. It is indicated for the management of scabies, pediculosis (lice) and crab louse infections.

Scabies is a condition that cause itchy skin caused by a tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. It can cause intense itching in the area where the mite burrows.

PERMITE CREAM is not recommended for use in patients who are allergic to chrysanthemums (a flower). PERMITE CREAM should be used with caution in patients having lung diseases and eczema (skin disease).

It is not recommended for use in infants below 2 months of age and should be used with caution in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

PERMITE CREAM is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult with your doctor before using.

The most common side effects of using PERMITE CREAM are itching, redness of skin, tingling, prickling, skin burning sensation and dry skin. Ask for your doctor’s advice if any of these worsen or persists for a longer duration.

USES OF PERMITE CREAM

Used to manage:

• Scabies
• Pediculosis
• Crab louse infections

HOW PERMITE CREAM WORKS

PERMITE CREAM helps in managing scabies and head lice by acting on the nerve cells of the disease-causing organism and alters the movements of certain ions (sodium ions) which leads to loss of their function. This causes respiratory failure of the disease-causing organism and hence, their destruction.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always apply PERMITE CREAM as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. The medicine should be applied on all the affected areas. Your doctor will give the right dose depends on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Wash hands before and after the application of PERMITE CREAM. Avoid applying this medicine around your eyes, including eyelids, nose and mouth.