Permethrin
Important: The information below refers to medicines available in the United States that contain permethrin.
Medications containing permethrin:
permethrin topical
Brand names: Elimite, Nix, Acticin, Quellada Scabies Treatment
Drug class(es): topical anti-infectives
Permethrin topical is used in the treatment of:
Multi-ingredient medications containing permethrin:
permethrin/piperonyl butoxide/pyrethrins topical
Brand names: Lice Solution, RID Complete Kit, Complete Lice Treatment Kit
Drug class(es): topical anti-infectives
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