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Elimite is a topical anti-parasite agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Topical anti viral drug

Brands

Acticin • Nix

Generic Drug

Permethrin

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Red skin
Burning sensation
Skin redness or irritation
Numbness or tingling
Itchy skin

Treats

Scabies
Condition

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A 32-year old female asked:

Can you buy elimite (permethrin) cream at a safeway store?

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A 40-year old asked:

How long does it take for scabies to go away after the Elimite (permethrin)?

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A female asked:

Have went to dr for bed bugs she said i had a bad allergic reactio and they laid eggs under my skin itch awfully about one hundred bumps dr gave me vistoril and elimite (permethrin) said the elimite (permethrin) should help in twelve hours no relief still

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A 32-year old asked:

Is elimite (permethrin) available over the counter for scabies?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can you use permethrin more than twice?

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A 40-year old asked:

What happens if I overdose on permethrin?

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A 38-year old asked:

What is the typical dosage of permethrin?

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A 37-year old asked:

What are some contraindications of permethrin?

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A member asked:

How long does permethrin stay active in your system?

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A 32-year old asked:

I used permethrin how long for the red lesions to go away?

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A 35-year old male asked:

Can I buy permethrin over the counter?

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A 45-year old asked:

Permethrin cream, how often do I apply?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is permethrin cream usually used for?

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A 38-year old asked:

Will acticin (permethrin) work on my rosacea?

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A 44-year old asked:

What to do if I overdose on permethrin lotion?

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A 31-year old asked:

How do you apply permethrin for mosquito repellant?

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A 25-year old asked:

What are the differences between pyrethrin and permethrin?

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A 35-year old asked:

Will the consumption of alcohol stop permethrin from working ?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is it okay to go outside after putting permethrin cream on my body?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is permethrin cream prescribed for or what is it typically used for?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Is it possible to over use permethrin. Treated once, then found new lesion and started itching again, used cream again 5 days later.

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A 43-year old female asked:

If the 5% Permethrin cream applied to clean, wet skin and then allowed to evaporate without being toweled off, has the treatment been compromised?

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A 42-year old male asked:

What happens to me if I apply a second treatment of permethrin cream before the 2 weeks recommend? I did one last night and want another now!! Help me

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A 32-year old asked:

Acticin (permethrin) for acne?

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A 33-year old asked:

What are some adverse reactions of permethrin?

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A 45-year old asked:

If permethrin cream that rubbed off on my jeans be rendered ineffective?

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A 35-year old female asked:

How many times we use to aply lyclear dermal cream permethrin in a day?

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A 30-year old asked:

How regularly can you use permethrin cream without experiencing side effects?

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A 32-year old asked:

Acticin (permethrin) or accutane for acne?

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A 46-year old asked:

Permethrin cream will it kill ring worm?

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