Perma5%
Cream
Alco Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Perma is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there a... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Perma is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Perma is an antiparasitic medication. It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin. This medicine works by ... View More
Uses of Perma
- Scabies
Side effects of Perma
- Skin burn
- Stinging sensation
How to use Perma
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Perma works
Perma is an antiparasitic medication. It works by killing the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs, which cause scabies. It also kills head lice which at... View More
What if you forget to take Perma?
If you miss a dose of Perma, please consult your doctor.
- HHMite Cream is prescribed for the treatment of scabies( a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin).
- It also comes as a lotion, which can be used for the treatment of head lice.
- It should be used as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- If the condition persists after 14 days of treatment then the doctor may suggest another treatment.
- Apply a thin layer of this medicine all over the body and leave it for 8-14 hours before taking a bath or shower.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Indication
Scabies, Pediculosis pubis
Adult Dose
Topical Scabies Adult: (30 gm tube) : A full tube. Apply to skin surfaces from neck to toes. Wash off after 8-14 hr. May reapply in 7 days Ped... View More
Child Dose
Topical Scabies Children over 12 years(30 gm tube) : A full tube. Children aged 6-12 years : Up to 1/2 of a tube. Children aged 1-5 years : Up to ... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Permethrin is a pyrethroid pediculocide and scabicide. It causes paralysis and death of the pest by inhibiting sodium ion influx through nerve cell memb... View More
Precaution
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Cross-sensitivity may occur with ragweed or chrysanthemums. History of asthma. Pregnancy and lactation. ... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Mild and transient burning and stinging (10%) Pruritus (7%)
Interaction
Mild and transient burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, tingling, numbness, rash; difficulty in breathing; phototoxic or photosensitisation reactions.... View More
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