Permethrin — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Permethrin (3 brand names, 2 dosage forms, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: LOTION, CREAM.

Routes of administration: TOPICAL.

Brand Names

• ELIMITE
• NIX
• PERMETHRIN

Indications and Usage

Treats head lice

Dosage and Administration

• Wash hair with regular shampoo, rinse, and towel dry • Apply enough lotion to completely cover hair and scalp, especially behind ears and back of neck • Leave on for 10 minutes • Rinse thoroughly with warm water • Use a fine-tooth comb to remove remaining nits • Check hair after 7 days • If live lice are observed seven days or more after first treatment, a second application must be used