You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to permethrin or to chrysanthemum plants.
Uses:
Cream, Lotion
Use this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered. Use the medicine on the skin only. Keep the medicine out of eyes, nose, and mouth. If the medicine gets in your eyes, rinse them well with water.
Shake lotion well before using.
For hair: Before using permethrin, shampoo, rinse, and dry your hair. Apply permethrin lotion generously, covering all areas of your scalp. Follow label directions for length of time permethrin should be left on the scalp.
Rinse your hair with water and dry with a clean towel. Comb hair with fine-toothed comb to remove eggs. They look like small white dots.
For skin: Thoroughly rub the cream into your skin from your head to the soles of your feet. Leave cream on for 8 to 12 hours. Then wash it off using a generous amount of soap and water.
If a dose is missed:
If you think you need another treatment, talk to your doctor.
Throw away any unused medicine.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat and light. Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
Check with your doctor before using permethrin if your scalp is already red and inflamed.
Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine is not recommended for infants less than 2 months of age.
Call your doctor if your eyebrows or eyelashes are affected.
All members of your household should be checked, because lice are easily spread from one person to another.
To prevent re-infection: Wash your clothes, bedding, and personal items (including washcloths, towels, hats, scarves, combs, brushes, wigs, hairpieces) in hot soapy water.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
