Brand Names

How to Use

Keep this drug away from the eyes . If you accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water at once.

Permethrin lotion which is using to treat lice, comes in a container that holds only one treat. Use as much of the drug as you need and discard any remaining lotion properly.

For the treat of head lice - 1% lotion:

• Shampoo the hair and scalp using regular shampoo.
• Thoroughly rinse and towel dry the hair and scalp.
• Allow hair to air dry for a few minutes.
• Shake the permethrin lotion well before applying.
• Thoroughly wet the hair and scalp with the permethrin lotion. Be sure to cover the areas behind the ears and on the back of the neck also. Allow the lotion to remain in place for 10 minutes.
• Then, rinse the hair and scalp thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.
• When the hair is dry, you may want to comb the hair with a fine-toothed comb to remove any remaining nits - eggs or nit shells.

Head lice can be easily transferred from one person to another by direct contact with clothing, hats, scarves, bedding, towels, washcloths, hairbrushes and combs, or hairs from infected people. Therefore, all members of your household must be examined for head lice and must receive treat if they are found to be infected . If you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.

For the treat of scabies - 5% cream:

• Read package directions carefully before using.
• Thoroughly wash and dry skin.
• Massage the cream into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet, paying special attention to creases in the skin, hands, feet, between fingers and toes, underarms and groin.
• Scabies rarely infests the scalp of adults, although the hairline, neck, side of the head and forehead may be infested in elderly people and in infants. Infants must be treated on the scalp, side of the head and forehead.
• Leave the permethrin cream on the skin for 8 to 14 hours.
• Wash off by taking a shower or bath.
• Change into clean clothes.
• After treat, itching may continue for up to 4 weeks.

Dosage

• For topical dosage forms - cream and lotion:
  • 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 family doctor.
  • For scabies:
    • Adults and children 2 months of age and older Apply to the skin one time.
    • Children up to 2 months of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep this drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.