Elimite

Elimite (Permethrin Cream)

General information

Elimite is an anti-parasite medication. It is used to treat head lice and scabies.

Directions

Do not take this medication by mouth. It is for use only on the skin, hair, fabrics, or other surfaces. Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. When using this cream topical on an infant, also apply the medication to the scalp, temples, and forehead. Avoid applying close to the eyes, nose, mouth, or genitals. The usual quantity an adult is 30 gm.

Precautions

To avert consecutive infection wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, and towels in hot water and dry in high heat. Dry-clean any non-washable clothing. Hair brushes, combs, and hair accessories and all things of personal hygiene should be used only by yourself. Avoid taking it during breastfeeding. Avoid sexual or intimate contact with others until your lice or scabies infection has cleared up.

Contraindications

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to permethrin. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction or itching, skin rash, tumor or blushing, erythema.

Drug interaction

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied permethrin. Inform your doctor about all your products prescribed by other doctors.

Missed dose

Since permethrin topical is usually needed only once. Wait at least 7 days before using a second application.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. There are unknown overdose symptoms.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 15-30 C (59-86 F). Store away from moisture and light.

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.