Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Topical scabicidal agent and pediculicidal agent
Forms:
Cream, lotion, shampoo, rinse
Administration:
By application to the skin and scalp
Therapeutic Uses:
- Scabies
- Head lice
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Permethrin (Elimite) Drug Class
Permethrin (per-meth-rin) belongs to a group of drugs called scabicides and pediculicides.
Permethrin (Elimite) Age Range
Permethrin is approved for use in adults and children 2 months of age and older.
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