Description
What is Permethrin 5% Cream?
Permethrin 5% cream is a medication Permethrin 5% Cream is approved by the FDA for the treatment of scabies. This medication can also be used to treat infestation with other parasitic insects, such as crabs, and. It belongs to a class of medications known as pyrethroids, which are synthetic versions of the naturally occurring insecticide pyrethrum and is available over-the-counter or by prescription. Just a single application of the cream is enough to completely get rid of mites that lead to a scabies infection.The cream is a topical treatment used to eliminate scabies mites and their eggs. It is also effective against lice infestations.
How Does Permethrin 5% Cream Work?
Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that belongs to the family of chemicals called cyclodienes. Pyrethroids are similar to the natural insecticide pyrethrum, which is derived from the chrysanthemum flower. Permethrin works by affecting the nerve cells of insects. Permethrin works by inhibiting the parasites from accessing important sodium channels on their cell membranes, thus stopping the growth and reproduction of the parasites, and eventually leading to the death of the parasite.
