Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Permethrin
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Pyrethroid
ATC Code
P03AC04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Scabfree?
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
Hypersensitivity to permethrin, other synthetic pyrethroids, pyrethrin or chrysanthemums
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
Burning or stinging.
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 .
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Cream Store Between 15°C-25°C. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 107.75
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 107.75 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 60mlRs 168.68
ServaidRs 57.88
DVAGORs 107.75
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Permethrin, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Rs 97.52
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Dynarix
Rs 102.9
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Plaveo
30g
Rs 107.35Rs 107.35/unit
No DRAP alertsHIRANIS PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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