Acticin Patient, Information, Instructions - Permethrin

Acticin Patient, Information, Instructions - Permethrin

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients wlth scabies should be advised that itching, mild burning and/ or stinging may occur after application of permethrin cream. In clinical trials, approximately 75% of patients treated with permethrin cream who continued to manifest pruritis at 2 weeks had cessation by 4 weeks. If irritation persists, they should consult their physician. Permethrin cream may be very mildly irritating to the eyes. Patients should be advised to avoid contact with eyes during application and to flush with water immediately if permethrin cream gets in the eyes.