Permethrin Cream Technical Specification:
| Product Name: | Permethrin Cream 5% w/w |
| Brand Name: | Generic |
| Strength: | 5% w/w |
| Dosage Form: | Cream |
| Route of Administration: | External use only |
| Packing: | 30gm, 60gm |
| Pack Insert/Leaflet: | PIL (Patient Information Leaflet), SmPC (Summary Product Characteristics) |
| Documents: | COA, MOA, Stability Studies, GMP |
| Therapeutic use: | Antiparasitic |
| Indication: | Permethrin is used to treat scabies in adults and children 2 months of age and older. It is also used to treat lice in adults and children 2 months of age and older. Permethrin is in a class of medications called scabicides and pediculicides. It works by killing lice and mites. |
| Storage: | Store at temperature not exceeding than 25℃. Do not freeze. |
GENERIC NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT:
Permethrin Cream 5% w/w
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION:
Each gram contains:
Permethrin USP…………………………50mg
Preservatives:
Formaldehyde solution BP ………………………0.1%
Cream base……………………………q.s.
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS:
Permethrin is used to treat scabies in adults and children 2 months of age and older. It is also used to treat lice in adults and children 2 months of age and older. Permethrin is in a class of medications called scabicides and pediculicides. It works by killing lice and mites.
CAUTION & SCHDEULE:
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with eye.
Replace cap tightly after use
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
To be used only under medical supervision only.
SCHEDULE: H DRUG: WARNING: Not sold by retail without prescription of Dermatologist only.
Direction for use:
Massage permits.
Cream thoroughly on the skin from head to soles of feet as directed by Physician or Pharmacist.
Dosage for children: Children under 2 months not recommended.
2 months up to 4kg 1-5 years; up to 7.5kg 5-12 years: up to15kg.
One gram, approximately equal to an area covered by a Rs. 2 coin.
The cream should be removed by washing (shower or bath) after 8 to 14 hours.
Infants should be treated on scalp, temple and forehead.
ONE APPLICATION IS GENERALLY CURATIVE
STORAGE & DOSAGE:
Storage: Store at temperature not exceeding than 25℃. Do not freeze.
Dosage: As directed by the Physician.