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Permethrin 5% Cream - Effective Scabies and Crab Lice Treatment

Permethrin 5% Cream - Effective Scabies and Crab Lice Treatment

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  • tickEliminates scabies mites and crab lice with a single application
  • tickWorks quickly to provide relief from intense itching
  • tickOnly needs to be applied once with a second application if needed
  • tickEasy to apply cream formula with simple instructions
  • tickClinically proven treatment recommended by healthcare professionals
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Buy Permethrin 5% Cream Online - Scabies and Crab Lice

We get it - having scabies or crab lice is a bit awkward but there’s no need to be embarrassed. These conditions are much more common than you think and thankfully, there’s an easy way to treat them, giving you much-need relief from the intense itching they cause.

Permethrin 5% Cream is a reliable, effective treatment which works by killing the mites or lice causing the problem, along with their eggs. It helps stop the discomfort and itching quickly, and in most cases one application is all you need. You’ll usually start to feel relief within eight to 12 hours.

It’s the go-to treatment recommended by our healthcare professionals and there’s no consultation required. Simply order online and have it delivered quickly and discreetly straight to your door, so you can get back to feeling comfortable with no fuss.

Is Permethrin Right For Me?
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This is a generic medicine and the manufacturer of the treatment supplied may vary from the treatment image above, depending on availability. Please contact us once you've placed your order if you require a specific brand and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

About Permethrin 5% Cream (Generic Lyclear)

Permethrin is a topical cream which means it’s applied directly to your skin where you have signs of a Scabies or crab lice infection. The active ingredient, Permethrin, kills the mites and lice that cause itching and a rash. It’s also effective on their eggs too, stopping the infection in its tracks.

Available in 30g tubes, it’s suitable for adults and children over two months. For younger children, you’ll need to treat them under medical supervision. This means making an appointment with a healthcare professional before you start any apply any medication.

How Does Permethrin 5% Cream Work?

Permethrin 5% cream kills crab lice and scabies by disrupting their nervous system while also being gentle on human skin. It’s a very effective way to get rid of these infections and most people only need to apply the cream once.

To make sure it’s fully effective it’s important you let the cream remain on your skin long enough to kill off any newly hatched mites – a minimum of eight to 12 hours for scabies and 24 hours for lice. If you wash your hands during this time, it’s best to reapply the cream.

How To Take/Use Permethrin 5% Cream

Apply Permethrin to your entire body for mites, paying particular attention to the areas where mites are known to hide like the warm folds of skin between fingers and toes, on wrists, around the waist and under watch straps. For lice, apply cream to the pubic area where they’re most commonly found. Your skin should be cool, dry and unbroken.

You must leave it on for eight to 12 hours for scabies and 24 hours for crab lice before washing it off.

Adults and children over 12 typically require one 30g tube and possibly a second for full body application. Children aged six to 12 years need half a tube (15g), children aged one to five need a quarter of a tube (7.5g) and children aged two months to one year need an eighth of a tube (3.75g).

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Permethrin Cream is 5% permethrin w/w that disrupts the mites’ and lice’s nervous system, causing them to become hyperactive and die.

The other non-active ingredients including cetylstearyl alcohol, white soft paraffin, macrogol cetostearyl ether, isopropylmyristate, benzyl alcohol and purified water.

Always check the ingredients and do not use this treatment if you're allergic to permethrin or any of the other ingredients.

Side Effects

While Permethrin 5% Cream is very safe, you might experience some mild side effects when you’re using it. Not everyone does but if you do notice them, they’re usually temporary and pass quickly.

You may experience a burning or stinging sensation once you apply the cream. Your itching might also temporarily get worse, and the skin can redden.

Symptoms should clear up quickly but if they persist or get worse you should get in touch with your healthcare provider for further advice and support.

Warnings

Don’t use the cream if you’re allergic to permethrin or any of the other ingredients. Be careful not to touch your eyes or your mucous membranes (mouth, ears, nose and genitals).

It’s also important you keep any clothing that comes into contact with the cream away from naked flames. This is because it can ignite more easily.

You shouldn’t apply Permethrin 5% Cream if you’re using corticosteroids for skin conditions like eczema or dermatitis. This is because it can interfere with the body’s natural immune defences and potentially worsen the infection.

And lastly, if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor first before using.

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