Acticin
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Acticin (Permethrin) cream is used for treating scabies.
Drug Name
Acticin (Permethrin)
Drug Uses
Acticin cream is used for treating scabies.
How Taken
Use Acticin as directed by your doctor.
* Thoroughly massage into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet. It is not necessary to put the medicine on the scalp except in children and older patients.
* Remove the medicine by washing after 8 to 14 hours.
* You may experience itching after treatment. This is not a sign of treatment failure. However if living mites are seen after 14 days, retreatment is necessary.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acticin.
Drug Class and Mechanism
It works by killing the scabies mite (Sarcoptes scabiei).
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Acticin, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor.
Storage
Store Acticin between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Acticin out of the reach of children and away from pets.