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Side Effects. Skin irritation, including itching, swelling, and redness, may occur with scabies and temporarily worsen after treatment with permethrin. Mild burning or stinging may also occur. If...
Permethrin is a medicated skin cream that treats scabies. Scabies a condition caused by little bugs that make tunnels under your skin. This can cause small red bumps and severe itching. Brand names for this medication are Acticin® and Elimite®.
You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take permethrin cream with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
You should not use permethrin topical if you are allergic to permethrin or to chrysanthemums. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions.
For head lice: Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Apply to the hair and scalp one time. Children up to 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For scabies: Adults and children 2 months of age and older—Apply to the skin one time.
Applies to permethrin topical: topical cream, topical liquid, topical lotion. Common side effects of permethrin topical. Some side effects of permethrin topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.