PERMETHRIN (ACTICIN, ELIMITE, NIX)

Permethrin (Acticin, Elimite, Nix); Antiparasitic; Cream: 5% [60 gm]
Liquid cream rinse: 1% [60 mL]; Scabies: Massage in cream from head to soles of feet. Remove by washing after 8-14 hours. 30 gm is sufficient for an
adult. May repeat in one week.
Head Lice: Saturate hair and scalp (especially behind ears and on nape of neck). Allow to remain on the hair for 10 min before rinsing. Towel dry hair.
Single treatment is sufficient. Alternatively, may apply to clean dry hair and leave on overnight (8-14 hours) under a shower cap) and then rinse hair in
the morning. May repeat in one week of live mites appear. Must also clean bedding.