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Permethrin for Scabies

Pyrethroid [EPC] — ICD-10 B86

Permethrin is used in the treatment of scabies, based on its FDA-labeled indications. It is a pyrethroid [epc].

Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. It is common all over the world, and can affect anyone. Scabies spreads quickly in crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people. Hospitals, child-care centers, an… More on Scabies →

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How Permethrin is used

INDICATIONS AND USAGE ELIMITE ® (permethrin) 5% Cream is indicated for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies).

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults and Children - Thoroughly massage ELIMITE ® (permethrin) 5% Cream into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet. Scabies rarely infests the scalp of adults, although the hairline, neck, temple, and forehead may be infested in infants and geriatric patients. Usually 30 grams is sufficient for an average adult. The cream should be removed by washing (shower or bath) after 8 to 14 hours. Infants should be treated on the scalp, temple, and forehead. ONE APPLICATION IS GENERALLY CURATIVE. Patients may experience persistent pruritus after treatment. This is rarely a sign of treatment failure and is not an indication for retreatment. Demonstrable living mites after 14 days indicate that retreatment is necessary.

Warnings

WARNINGS If hypersensitivity to ELIMITE ® (permethrin) 5% Cream occurs, discontinue use.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS In clinical trials, generally mild and transient burning and stinging followed application with ELIMITE ® (permethrin) 5% Cream in 10% of patients and was associated with the severity of infestation. Pruritus was reported in 7% of patients at various times post-application. Erythema, numbness, tingling, and rash were reported in 1 to 2% or less of patients (see PRECAUTIONS: General ). Other adverse events reported since marketing ELIMITE ® (permethrin) 5% Cream include: headache, fever, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea and/or vomiting. Although extremely uncommon and not expected when used as directed (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ), rare occurrences of seizure have been reported. None have been medically confirmed as associated with ELIMITE ® treatment.

ICD-10 codes for Scabies

B86

Other medications for Scabies

CrotamitonSpinosadPermethrin 5% W/wPermethrin Cream 5% W/w

Frequently asked questions

Is Permethrin used to treat Scabies?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Permethrin is used in the treatment of scabies — pyrethroid [epc]. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Scabies?

Scabies is coded in ICD-10-CM as B86.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Permethrin is right for you.

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