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Medicines permethrinQuestion & answer

permethrin · Medicine question

What is permethrin cream used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

The selected cream is licensed for scabies in adults and children from 2 months and for crab lice in adults.

Sources for this answer

Permethrin 5% w/w Creamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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