Common Use

Elimite is used to treat head lice and scabies.

Dosage and Direction

Massage the cream into your skin from the head to the soles of the feet. For infants, the medication should also be applied to the scalp, temple, and forehead. The standard quantity required for an adult is 30 gm. Typically, one treatment is sufficient to address the infection. Avoid applying the cream to irritated skin, open cuts, or wounds. Do not ingest orally. Keep the medication away from the nose, mouth, eyes, or genitals. If lice are still visible after a week, repeat the treatment.

Precautions

• Treat your environment (clothing, bedding, hats, hair brushes, pillows, furniture, and accessories) to prevent reinfection.
• Wash all clothes, towels, and bed linens in hot water and dry them on high heat.
• Use permethrin surface spray on furniture in your home.
• Avoid sexual contact or ensure all sexual partners are treated to prevent re-infestation of crabs.
• Do not share hair accessories, brushes, combs, hats, bed linens, clothing, or other personal items to avoid spreading the infection.
• Do not use Elimite while breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Patients allergic to permethrin or chrysanthemums should avoid this medication. Do not use the cream while breastfeeding.

Possible Side Effects

This medication is generally well tolerated. Rare side effects may include pruritus, erythema, numbness, rash, or tingling. Allergic reactions such as rash, hives, facial swelling, itching, mild burning, numbness, tingling, stinging, or redness may also occur.

Drug Interaction

Elimite, when applied topically, is unlikely to interact with other drugs. However, inform your doctor about all medications and herbal products you use.

Missed Dose

Typically, this medication is used only once. If necessary, repeat the treatment after seven days.

Overdose

Symptoms of Elimite overdose are not well-documented. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an overdose.

Storage

Store the tablets at room temperature between 15-30°C (59-86°F) in a dry, tight container away from moisture and sunlight.

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