Remathrin Cream
Permethrin 5% Topical
Reman Drug Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 30gm tube |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 40.5 BDT |
Indications
Remathrin Cream is used for:
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
Pediculosis capitis, Pediculosis pubis
Apply to washed hair and leave on for 10 mins before rinsing with water.
May reapply in 7 days
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 1/4 of a tube.
Children aged 2 months to 1 year: Up to 1/8 of a tube.
Apply to skin surfaces from neck to toes. Wash off after 8-14 hr.
May reapply in 7 days
Pediculosis capitis, Pediculosis pubis
Apply to washed hair and leave on for 10 mins before rinsing with water.
May reapply in 7 days
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Cross-sensitivity may occur with ragweed or chrysanthemums. History of asthma. Pregnancy and lactation.
Lactation: Not known if distributed in breast milk; may temporarily withhold the drug while the mother is nursing
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: Not known if distributed in breast milk; may temporarily withhold the drug while the mother is nursing
Interactions
Mild and transient burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, tingling, numbness, rash; difficulty in breathing; phototoxic or photosensitisation reactions.
Side Effects
Side effects of Permethrin 5% Topical :
1-10%
Mild and transient burning and stinging (10%)
Pruritus (7%)
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 membrane channels delaying repolarisation.
Note
Remathrin Cream generic name is Permethrin 5% Topical. Remathrin Cream is manufactured by Reman Drug Laboratories Ltd.Remathrin is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Remathrin Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.