Drug Name:Permethrin
Drug Class:Pyrethroid
Mechanism of Action:Acts on the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death
Use:
  • Treatment of scabies
  • Treatment of head lice
Side Effects:
  • Itching
  • Burning
  • Stinging
  • Redness
  • Swelling
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to permethrin or any component of the formulation
Specialty:
  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Disease