Permethrin cream is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.Body’s natural defence to scabies and crab lice. Other medicines containing the same active ingredient: Lyclear creme rinse (for head lice). However, corticosteroid creams such as hydrocortisone should not be used while using Lyclear dermal cream, as these creams may make the infestation of scabies or crab lice worse. Lyclear is not known to interact with any medicines. If you think you have experienced a side effect, did you know you can report this using the yellow card website?. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you want any more information abut the possible side effects of Lyclear dermal cream. Shortness of breath in people who are sensitive or allergic to the medicine.Inflammation of hair follicles (folliculitis).Very rare (affect fewer than 1 in 10,000 people) Rare (affect between 1 and 10 out of every 1000 people)
#Allergic reaction to permethrin cream skin#
Skin discomfort after application, such as burning, stinging or tingling.Common (affect between 1 and 10 out of every 100 people) Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. Scabies: symptoms, treatment and prevention The treatment should be repeated after seven days. For example, you could apply the cream at bedtime and wash it off in the morning. Leave the cream on the skin and hair for 12 hours (you won't be able to see it) and then thoroughly wash it off. Don't apply the cream to the eyelashes because it can cause moderate eye irritation. If you find live lice or eggs on the eyelashes they should be removed carefully using tweezers. You should also apply it to the scalp, neck and face, particularly facial hair (beards, moustaches) and eyebrows. The treatment should be repeated after seven days.Īdults should apply enough cream to cover the entire body, including the pubic region, area around the anus, inner thighs down to the knees and any hair that grows up from the pubic area to the chest/stomach.
If you need to wash a treated area within the 8 to 12 hour period, for example your hands, then you should reapply the cream to that area after each time you wash. Leave the cream on the skin for 8 to 12 hours (you won't be able to see it) and then thoroughly wash the whole body. If the child is likely to put their hands in their mouth they should wear gloves.
With children you should avoid applying the cream to areas around their mouth to avoid it being licked off. Children aged two months to six years should be treated with up to one quarter of a 30g tube. Larger people may require up to two tubes.Ĭhildren aged 6 to 12 years should be treated with up to half a 30g tube. You should also treat the neck, face, ears and scalp, but avoid the areas around the eyes.Īdults, including elderly people, should use up to one 30g tube for one treatment. Lyclear dermal cream should be applied evenly over the whole body, including the external genitals, buttocks, wrists, elbows, armpits, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, areas between fingers and toes and underneath the fingernails and toenails. Lyclear for scabiesĪll members of the affected household should be treated at the same time. The cream should be rubbed in gently and will vanish. If you have had a hot bath or shower, allow the skin to cool down before applying the cream. Lyclear dermal cream should be applied to clean, dry, cool skin.
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