PERMICURELOTION

PERMETHRIN 5% LOTION – The lotion is an antiparasitic medication, that belongs to the class of pyrethroids. The medication is primarily used in the treatment of scabies and pediculosis. Scabies is a skin condition where mites infest and irritate your skin. It is a contagious skin infection that spread from one person to another through physical contact. Pediculosis is the condition in which there is an infestation of lice. The infestation of lice mainly occurs in the hairy parts of the body such as the scalp. The condition generally occurs in children and is spread by head to head connect. Permethrin 5% Lotion is also known as the anti-scabies and anti-pediculosis lotion. 

The lotion is prescribed for external use only. Permethrin Lotion usually works by killing the insects and their eggs to help get relief from the itchiness. Make sure that your body should be clean, dry, and cool before using it. Remember to wash your body thoroughly  8-14 hours after applying the lotion. Most of the time the lotion is only used one time to treat the condition. However, in case a second-time application is required, wait at least 7 days before applying it again.  Follow the instructions of the doctor on how to apply the Permethrin 5% Lotion correctly. 

Medical Benefits of Permethrin 5% Lotion

• The medication helps treat scabies where mites infest and irritate your skin.
• Permethrin Lotion also helps treat the condition known as pediculosis. The condition in which there is an infestation of lice.
• The medication works by killing the insects and their eggs to help get rid of the itchiness.
• A single application of the Permethrin ointment is enough to treat the skin infection. 
• The medication helps treat parasitic infections by paralyzing the insects and eventually killing them.  

Side Effects of Permethrin 5% Lotion

The application of the Permethrin gel can cause some side effects. The side effects may resolve themselves as your body adjusts to them. However, consult the doctor if the after-effects of the lotion persist and are not going away. Some of the side effects that may occur after applying Permethrin Lotion are:

1. Skin Redness
2. Stinging Sensation
3. Itchiness
4. Skin Burning Sensation
5. Skin Rash
6. Tingling
7. Numbness
8. Skin Irritation
9. Swelling

Precautions and Warnings for Permethrin 5% Lotion

There are some precautions and warnings to remember before applying the Permethrin Lotion to avoid the side effects of the medication. Some of them are:

•  Inform your doctor if you have any allergies to the medication or any of its substances or ingredients. As the medication may cause some serious allergic reactions.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma before using the Permethrin 5% Lotion.
• Inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of skin infections. 
• Apply the lotion cautiously on the scalp, as the forceful scratching may lead to a bacterial skin infection.
•  Sometimes the itching may last for a few days even after treating scabies condition. Not to worry, it may be an allergic reaction to dead mites.
• Tell the doctor right away if you develop worsening skin allergies after applying Permethrin ointment.
• Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or a nursing mother, before applying the lotion. 
• Avoid getting the lotion in your mouth, eyes, nose, or vagina.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to use Permethrin 5% Lotion?

Apply the lotion as prescribed by the doctor. Remember that the medication is for external use only. Shake the bottle of the lotion well before applying it to the skin evenly. Make sure that your body is clean, dry, and cool before applying for the Permethrin medicine.

2. How do Permethrin 5% Lotion works?

Permethrin Lotion is an antiparasitic medication, that belongs to the class of pyrethroids. The lotion usually works by killing the insects and their eggs and helps get relief from skin infections.