Elimite
Brand Name: Elimite
Generic Name: Permethrin
Drug class: Topical scabicide
Treats: Used to treat scabies
Overview: Permethrin is a topical scabicide agent cream for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes cabiei.Permethrin is active against a wide variety of pests and acts on the nerves cell membrane to interrupt the sodium channel by which the polarization of the membrane is regulated. The effects of this interruption are the delayed repolarization and paralysis of the pest
Uses: Elimite is used to treat scabies, which is the state caused by small insects that infest and irritate skin. it medication can perfectly kill the insects and their eggs. Permerthrin is known to be excreted in large number by the kidney. Topical permethrin is metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine as an inactive metabolite and hence when used as labeled the risk of toxic reactions in patients with impaired renal function will decrease.
Dosage: In both adult and children, Elimite cream should be thoroughly massaged into the skin from the head to the feet’s sole. The scalp of the adult is hardly infested by the scabies, even though in infants and geriated patients it may infest the hairline, neck, temple, and forehead. The cream should be removed after 8 to 14 hours by washing .if the patients experience constant pruritus after treatment it usually a sign a failure in treatment and one should not take advantage to be retreated
Side effects Just like any other drugs, Elimite has the side effects. Immediate medical help are required if any of the following sign of an allergic reaction become bothersome _ Difficulty in breathing _Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or thro
One should consult the doctor if the following side effect appears offer applying the Elimite
· Itching or mild skin rash · Mild burning, stigling or
Generic Name: Permethrin
Drug class: Topical scabicide
Treats: Used to treat scabies
Overview: Permethrin is a topical scabicide agent cream for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes cabiei.Permethrin is active against a wide variety of pests and acts on the nerves cell membrane to interrupt the sodium channel by which the polarization of the membrane is regulated. The effects of this interruption are the delayed repolarization and paralysis of the pest
Uses: Elimite is used to treat scabies, which is the state caused by small insects that infest and irritate skin. it medication can perfectly kill the insects and their eggs. Permerthrin is known to be excreted in large number by the kidney. Topical permethrin is metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine as an inactive metabolite and hence when used as labeled the risk of toxic reactions in patients with impaired renal function will decrease.
Dosage: In both adult and children, Elimite cream should be thoroughly massaged into the skin from the head to the feet’s sole. The scalp of the adult is hardly infested by the scabies, even though in infants and geriated patients it may infest the hairline, neck, temple, and forehead. The cream should be removed after 8 to 14 hours by washing .if the patients experience constant pruritus after treatment it usually a sign a failure in treatment and one should not take advantage to be retreated
Side effects Just like any other drugs, Elimite has the side effects. Immediate medical help are required if any of the following sign of an allergic reaction become bothersome _ Difficulty in breathing _Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or thro
One should consult the doctor if the following side effect appears offer applying the Elimite
· Itching or mild skin rash · Mild burning, stigling or