Permethrin creams contains 0.45g benzyl alcohol per tube. Therefore treatment must be given only under close medical supervision in this age group. Only limited experience is available with Permethrin 5% w/w Cream in children aged 2 months to 23 months.
Patients should be warned of this risk and advised to keep away from fire when using this product.
Healthcare professionals should be aware that if this product comes into contact with dressings, clothing and bedding, the fabric can be easily ignited with a naked flame. There is an increasing body of data specifically relating to the use of Permethrin 5% w/w Cream for the treatment of scabies in the elderly and in view of these data it is considered that there is no need for any special precautions for use in this age group. In such cases treatment should be switched to a chemically different agent. In the case of hypersensitivity to chrysanthemums or other compositae, treatment should only be given if strictly indicated. In the event of inadvertent eye contamination, the affected area should be rinsed immediately with plenty of water or, if readily available, normal saline. Permethrin is not an eye irritant but contact of Permethrin 5% w/w Cream with the eyes should be avoided because the cream itself may cause marked irritation. Nursing staff who routinely apply Permethrin 5% w/w Cream may wish to wear gloves to avoid any possible irritation to the hands.Ĭarers who apply permethrin are advised to wear gloves. Permethrin 5% w/w Cream is for external use only. Permethrin 5% w/w Cream should be kept out of the sight and reach of children. If there are no signs of the original lesions healing or if new lesions have appeared, a second application can be made not less than 7 days after the first application. If necessary, children should wear gloves.Īpproximately 90% of individuals are cured after a single application. Avoid the area around the mouth where the cream could be licked off and the area around the eyes.Ĭhildren should be kept from licking the cream from the hands. Pay particular attention to the areas between fingers and toes, under nails, wrists, armpits, palms of hands and soles of feet, external genitals and buttocks. Avoid the area close to the eyes.Īpply the cream over the whole body INCLUDING the neck, face, ears and scalp. Pay particular attention to the areas between fingers and toes, under nails, wrists, armpits, external genitalia, breasts and buttocks. Pay particular attention to the areas between fingers and toes, under nails, wrists, armpits, external genitalia, breasts and buttocks.Īpply the cream over the whole body INCLUDING the neck, face, ears and scalp.
#PERMETHRIN CREAM PREGNANCY FULL#
A few adults may need to use an additional tube for full body coverage but should not use more than 2 tubes (60g in total) at each application.Īpply the cream over the whole body but NOT the head and face.
#PERMETHRIN CREAM PREGNANCY SKIN#
In view of the great variability in body area and skin types, precise dosage recommendations are not possible.In cases where the head, neck, scalp and ears are treated (see below), the dosage may be increased to ensure total body coverage.Īdults, the elderly & children over 12 years Older children should be supervised when applying the cream to ensure that a thorough treatment is administered.
The whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-12 hours after application.Ĭhildren under 2 years should only be treated under medical supervision. Reapply the cream to the hands if they are washed within 8 hours of treatment. Therefore, there is no need to continue to apply cream to the skin until it remains detectable on the surface. Permethrin 5% w/w Cream is a vanishing cream and when rubbed gently into the skin it will disappear. It should not be used immediately after a hot bath. Permethrin 5% w/w Cream should be applied to skin which is clean dry and cool. Permethrin 5% w/w Cream is suitable for adults, children of 2 months of age and above, and the elderly.Permethrin 5% w/w Cream is for external use only and should not be applied to broken skin, mucous membranes or near the eyes.
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