Comparing Permethrin Topical vs Nix Cream Rinse
Permethrin topical | Nix Cream Rinse |
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Permethrin topical | Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Scabies, Head Lice, Lice. permethrin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Scabies, Head Lice, Lice. Nix Cream Rinse may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Head Lice
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More about Permethrin topical | More about Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Permethrin topical has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: permethrin topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: Nix Cream Rinse side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces | Other permethrin brands include: Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
March 31, 1986 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
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