Permethrin cream is primarily used to treat scabies and crab lice infestations (pediculosis). Scabies can affect multiple family members, and it is advised that all household members undergo treatment simultaneously if one person is infected to prevent re-infestation.
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Perosa 5% Cream is an antiparasitic medication classified under pyrethroids. It is primarily used to treat parasitic infections caused by lice, mites, and their eggs, and is commonly prescribed for conditions like pediculosis (lice infestation) and scabies (mite infestation).
Perosa 5% Cream contains Permethrin, which is an antiparasitic agent. It works by killing the mites, lice, and their eggs by paralyzing them, which results in their destruction. Permethrin is effective for both scabies and head lice infestations.
No interaction was found.
Perosa Topical Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using.
Perosa Topical Cream is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using.
Perosa Topical Cream is not known to affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult with your doctor.
No interaction was found/established. If you have any concerns, please consult the doctor.
No interaction was found/established. If you have any concerns, please consult the doctor.
Perosa Topical Cream acts by paralyzing the mites, a scabies-causing organism, by damaging their nerve cell membrane. Thus, leading to the death of mites and the spread of disease.
In some individuals being treated for scabies, skin discomfort such as burning, stinging, or tingling may occur shortly after applying the cream. Other temporary irritation symptoms may include redness (erythema), swelling (edema), eczema, rash, or itching (pruritus).
Perosa 5% cream is used for the treatment of scabies.
Permethrin cream contains Permethrin, a pyrethroid compound used as a topical scabicidal agent for treating infestations caused by Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). It disrupts the sodium channel function on the nerve cell membrane of the mites, causing delayed repolarization, which results in paralysis and the eventual death of the pests.
Permethrin is applied topically, and there is limited data on its systemic absorption. A small fraction (less than 0.5%) of the cream is absorbed through the skin within the first 48 hours. Any absorbed permethrin undergoes rapid metabolism via ester hydrolysis, likely in the liver, and its byproducts are excreted primarily through the urine.
It is important to follow a doctor’s prescription when using the cream.
Before applying permethrin cream, ensure the skin is clean, cool, and dry. Avoid hot showers or baths just before use.
For adults and children over 2 years: The cream should be applied to the entire body from the neck down. It should be gently rubbed into the skin until fully absorbed, covering all areas, including between fingers and toes, under the nails, and on the soles of the feet.
For babies under 2 years: Apply to the face, neck, ears, and scalp, avoiding the areas around the eyes and mouth.
Leave the cream on for at least 8 hours before washing it off. If any area of the skin is washed during this time (e.g., after handwashing), reapply the cream to that area. If required, the treatment can be repeated after 7 days based on a doctor’s advice.
Treatment of eczema-like reactions with corticosteroids should be discontinued before using permethrin, as corticosteroids may suppress the immune response to the scabies mites, potentially worsening the infestation.
Permethrin should not be used by individuals with known hypersensitivity to any components of pyrethroids or permethrin. Healthcare personnel who regularly apply permethrin may wear gloves to prevent hand irritation.
Due to the lack of specific studies in pregnant women, permethrin should only be used during pregnancy under medical supervision. It is not confirmed whether permethrin is excreted in breast milk, so nursing mothers are advised not to use the cream unless recommended by a doctor.
Scabies infestations are often accompanied by itching, swelling, and redness. These symptoms may temporarily worsen following treatment with permethrin. Patients should take care to avoid contact with their eyes during application, and if the cream does get into the eyes, they should immediately rinse with water.
Store the cream in a cool, dry place, away from light. Ensure it is kept out of the reach of children.
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