Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
5% Gm
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Pyrethroid
ATC Code
P03AC04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Lice O Mite?
Uses
Permethrin is an anti-parasite medication. Permethrin topical (for the skin) is used to treat head lice and scabies . Permethrin topical ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Pyrethroid
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Pyrethroid. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Scabicidal Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Permethrin is 391.28.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
5 % — 24 hourly
Repeat if neccesary,Apply as directed
2
Child · Topical
5 % — 24 hourly
Repeat if neccesary,Apply as directed
Safety Alerts
You should not use permethrin topical if you are allergic to permethrin or to chrysanthemums
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions
Permethrin topical is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant
It is not known whether permethrin topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Call your doctor at once if you have severe burningstingingrednessor swelling after applying permethrin topical. Common side effects of permethrin topical may include: mild burningstingingitching or mild rashnumbness or tingling where the medicine was appliedheadachedizzinessfever
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied permethrin topical. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Cream Store Between 15°C-25°C. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 144.46
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 144.46 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 144.46
ServaidRs 57.29
DRAPper 60mlRs 152.06
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