What is Permethrin?
Permethrin is the active ingredient found inside the brand-name medication Acticin cream; it is what makes the medication therapeutically effective. Each bottle of Acticin cream contains 5% of Permethrin, which can only be obtained with a valid prescription. It is applied directly to the skin, usually just once as a single-use treatment. It can also be purchased as the generic alternative, sold as Permethrin cream. We carry the brand and generic product at My Drug Center in 30, 60, and 90 gram bottles; 30 grams is generally enough medication to treat the average adult.
What is Permethrin cream used for?
Permethrin cream is used for the treatment of scabies. Scabies is a dermatological condition characterized by red and itchy rashes caused by an infestation of microscopic mites in the skin. These microscopic mites are known as sarcoptes scabiei (sometimes referred to as the itch mites) and reproduces by lying eggs after burrowing into your skin; they can live for a few months before dying. Research has shown that treatment with Permethrin cream can cure most scabies after a single application.
Where to buy Permethrin cream?
You can purchase Permethrin cream, sold as the brand-name product Acticin cream, from the comfort of your own home through My Drug Center. Online Canadian Pharmacy services like My Drug Center make it possible for you to order medication internationally without having to leave your home. Additionally, international prices are commonly much cheaper than what you would generally find at local United States pharmacies. So not only is filling your prescription through My Drug Center easy, but also easier on the wallet. You can place an order by calling our toll free number of 1-877-385-8998; keep in mind, you will require a valid prescription for this medication.
How does Permethrin work?
Permethrin works by killing the microscopic mites (sarcoptes scabiei). When the mites come into contact with the drug by either touching it or eating it, the drug will excite their nervous system and result in paralysis. This means the mites will become paralyzed which ultimately ends up killing them. The mites, unlike humans, cannot metabolize the toxins quickly enough which is why Permethrin is toxic for them but safe for us to use.
How to use Permethrin cream?
Use this medication exactly as directed by your doctor; do not use more or less of the medication, or for longer than directed. For adults; apply the cream by thoroughly massaging it from the neck all the way down to the soles of your feet; wash to remove the medication after 8-14 hours. For children (age 2 months and up); apply the cream by thoroughly massaging it into the neck, temple, hairline, and forehead; wash to remove the medication after 8-14 hours. Avoid getting the medication in eyes, nose, ears, and mouth; if contact does occur, rinse thoroughly with water.
How many times can you use Permethrin cream?
You can use Permethrin cream for up to 3 treatments. Each treatment requires only a single use of the cream; in most cases, only one treatment is needed. If mites reappear after two weeks (14 days) following the initial treatment, a second treatment may be done; again, only using one application of the cream. Rarely will a patient need a third treatment, however, if needed, your doctor may treat you for a third time after 1-2 weeks following the second treatment.