al pthrin 5% cream - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is al pthrin 5% cream used for?
Alscab Soap (Permethrin) is used to treat DERMA. It contains Permethrin (5%), which Disrupts sodium channel function in nerve cell membranes of parasites, leading t. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Permethrin
- Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ al pthrin 5% cream Uses & Benefits
Treatment of scabies and pediculosis (lice infestations).
Off-label uses: Treatment of demodicosis (Demodex mites) and other ectoparasitic infections.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Permethrin |
| Brand Name | Alscab Soap |
| Manufacturer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| Action Class | Ectoparasiticides |
| Route of Administration | Topical (soap formulation for external use). |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); keep away from heat and open flame. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Disrupts sodium channel function in nerve cell membranes of parasites, leading to delayed repolarization and paralysis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take al pthrin 5% cream
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of al pthrin 5% cream
โ Common Side Effects
- Mild burning
- stinging
- tingling
- itching
- rash
- redness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- seizures (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Contact dermatitis
- urticaria
- angioedema
- headache
- dizziness
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to permethrin, any pyrethroid, or chrysanthemums.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Observe for skin irritation or allergic reaction; assess for resolution of itching and lesions.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Minimal systemic absorption; considered compatible with breastfeeding.
๐ Overdose Management
If ingested, symptomatic and supportive care; no specific antidote. For topical overdose, wash skin thoroughly.
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; do not double dose.
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๐ Substitutes for al pthrin 5% cream
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.