Permethrin topical

Generic name: permethrin topical [ per-METH-rin ]
Brand names: Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces, ... show all 16 brands Nix Cream Rinse, Lyclear, Pyrifoam Lice Breaker, Orange Medic Plus Head Lice Treatment, Quellada Head Lice Treatment for Short Hair, Ravine Anti-Lice Medicated Treatment, Quellada Head Lice Treatment, Quellada Scabies Treatment, Orange Medic Head Lice Treatment, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Complete Lice Treatment
Dosage forms: topical cream (5%); topical kit (1%); topical lotion (1%); topical spray (0.25%; 0.5%)
Drug class:Topical anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 14, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is permethrin topical?

Permethrin is an anti-parasite medication.

Permethrin topical (for the skin) is used to treat head lice and scabies.

Permethrin topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use permethrin topical if you are allergic to permethrin or to chrysanthemums.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions.

Permethrin topical is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.