SCABIPLUS 5% CREAM

• Scabies (itchy and highly contagious skin infestation by itch mite sarcoptes scabiei)
• infestation by head lice (head paediculosis)
• pubic infestation (paediculosis pubis)

• Permethrin is a pyrethroid pediculocide and scabicide
• It causes paralysis and death of the pest by inhibiting sodium ion influx through nerve cell membrane channels delaying repolarisation

It comes as a cream to apply over the affected area, as directed by your physician

• Difficulty in breathing
• Feeling of tightness in chest or throat
• Rash and pruritus which may follow treatment of scabies with permethrin
• Stinging or tingling
• Swelling of mouth
• A rash or redness of the skin

• Inform you doctor if you have any skin conditions or allergies to medicines, food or other substances, asthma, or if you have any other medical conditions
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes and wear gloves to avoid irritation to hands. If permethrin is accidentally introduced into the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
• Apply the medication on small part of the hair to ensure it does not affect coloured or permed hair before application to entire head
• Check hair for active infestation with lice or nits after one repetition of treatment after 14 days as you may be at risk of developing resistance to treatment