PERMITE 5% CREAM

Permite 5% Cream is a highly effective topical antiparasitic medication formulated to treat scabies and head lice infestations. By targeting the nervous system of disease-causing mites and lice, it paralyzes and eliminates the parasites along with their eggs. This rapidly relieves intense itching, redness, and localized skin inflammation, preventing the further spread of infection while safely restoring overall skin health.

Key Information

• Pack Size: Available in a 30 gm tube (also comes in a  60 gm tube)

• Contains Permethrin (5% w/w) as its active antiparasitic agent

• Indicated for the definitive treatment of scabies and pediculosis (lice)

• Works reliably by paralyzing mites and destroying their eggs

• Formulated exclusively for external topical application on the skin

Key Benefits

• Provides fast relief from persistent nighttime itching and skin rashes

• Eradicates the entire mite infestation, typically requiring just a single application

• Reduces localized skin inflammation and prevents secondary bacterial infections

• Clears deep skin infestations by breaking the biological life cycle of the parasites

How Does It Work?

Permite 5% Cream works by disrupting the delicate nerve cell membranes of the scabies mites. It alters the movement of vital ions within their neural pathways, causing instant paralysis. Because the parasites can no longer move or breathe, they die off rapidly alongside their unhatched eggs, halting the progression of the infestation.

Directions For Use

• Apply the cream over your entire body from the neck down to the soles of your feet.

• Pay special attention to skin folds, webbing between fingers/toes, underarms, and groin.

• Leave the cream undisturbed on the skin for 8 to 14 hours as directed.

• Wash the medication off thoroughly by taking a complete bath or shower.

Safety Information

• Avoid any direct contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, or open wounds.

• Highly flammable; keep away from naked flames or open fires after application.

• Wash all clothing, bedding, and towels used recently in hot water to prevent reinfection.

• Consult a doctor before using this cream on infants under 2 months of age.

 Possible Side Effects

• Temporary burning, stinging, or tingling sensation at the application site

• Mild redness, dry skin, or temporary worsening of itching 

FAQs

Q1. What is Permite 5% Cream used for?

Ans. It is an antiparasitic topical treatment used to cure scabies and head lice infestations by eliminating the mites and their eggs.

Q2. How long should I leave Permite Cream on my skin?

Ans. The cream must be left on the body for 8 to 14 hours before being completely washed off during a bath.

Q3. Why do I still itch after using this cream?

Ans. Dead mites remain under the skin and cause mild allergic itching for 2 to 4 weeks, which is completely normal during healing.

Q4. Do my family members also need treatment?

Ans. Yes. Scabies spreads rapidly through close contact, so family members and partners usually require concurrent treatment to stop reinfection cycles.

Q5. Is a single application enough to cure scabies?

Ans. Yes, one thorough application usually cures it. Your doctor may advise a second application after 7 days only if live mites persist.