Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Acticin
- Elimite
- Nix Creme Rinse
Canadian Brand Name
- Nix
- Nix Dermal Cream
Descriptions
Permethrin 1% lotion is used to treat head lice infections. It acts by destroying both the lice and their eggs. The 5% cream is used to treat scabies infections by destroying the mites which cause scabies.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2020
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