Monograph Details
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Dermatological Disorders
> Scabies and lice
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ACTICIN |
| Manufacturer |
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Bertek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Scabicide. |
| Generic Name |
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Permethrin 5%; crm. |
| Indications |
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Scabies. |
| Adults and Children |
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<2 months: not recommended. ≥2 months: massage into skin from head to soles of feet. Remove 8–14 hours later by washing. Usually 1 treatment suffices; if living mites are present after 14 days, retreat. Infants: also treat scalp, temples and forehead. Wash or dryclean bedding and clothing appropriately. |
| Contraindications |
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Allergy to pyrethrins, pyrethroids, or chrysanthemums. |
| Precautions |
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Avoid eyes. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Pruritus, burning, stinging, tingling, numbness, erythema, rash. |
| How Supplied |
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Crm––60g |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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