Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Permethrin
Drug Class
Ectoparasiticides; Scabicides
Chemical Class
Pyrethroid
ATC Code
P03AC04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Scabiderm?
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 116.98
DRAP approved maximum price · per 30gm · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 30gmRs 116.98
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Permethrin, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Lice-O Mite
5%
Rs 57.29
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsVALOR PHARMACEUTICALS
Lotrix
5%
Rs 83.97
Below approved ceilingGlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited
Scabizam
5%
Rs 152.06 ceiling
BIO PHARMA
Scibs
5%
Rs 122.76 ceiling
No DRAP alertsNOVAMED
Pernit
5%
Rs 127.55 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSeraph Pharmaceutical DML: 000860
Perthrin
5%
Rs 122.76 ceiling
NEUTRO PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
Ashper
5%
Rs 314.53 ceiling
Health care pharmaceuticals
Medan
5%
Rs 95.19 ceiling
No DRAP alertsDANAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
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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