Permethrin
Generic: PERMETHRIN
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Bryant Ranch Prepack
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
TOPICAL
FDA Set ID
f4af5093-2e4a-43c6-b585-4bb14f73f370
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Permethrin Cream, 5% is indicated for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies).
Warnings
WARNINGS If hypersensitivity to Permethrin Cream, 5% occurs, discontinue use.
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS In clinical trials, generally mild and transient burning and stinging followed application with permethrin cream, 5% in 10% of patients and was associated with the severity of infestation.
Pruritus was reported in 7% of patients at various times post-application.
Erythema, numbness, tingling, and rash were reported in 1 to 2% or less of patients (see PRECAUTIONS-General).
Other adverse events reported since marketing permethrin cream, 5% include: headache, fever, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea and/or vomiting.
Although extremely uncommon and not expected when used as directed (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION), rare occurrences of seizure have been reported.
None have been medically confirmed as associated with Permethrin Cream, 5% treatment.
Pruritus was reported in 7% of patients at various times post-application.
Erythema, numbness, tingling, and rash were reported in 1 to 2% or less of patients (see PRECAUTIONS-General).
Other adverse events reported since marketing permethrin cream, 5% include: headache, fever, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea and/or vomiting.
Although extremely uncommon and not expected when used as directed (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION), rare occurrences of seizure have been reported.
None have been medically confirmed as associated with Permethrin Cream, 5% treatment.