Ermite Cream

Permethrin 5% Topical
Jayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 30gm tube
Unite Price 40.27 BDT

Indications

Ermite 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

Ermite Cream generic name is Permethrin 5% Topical. Ermite Cream is manufactured by Jayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ermite is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Ermite Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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