permethrin topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CRM: 5%; LOTION: 1%

scabies, non-crusted

[apply 5% crm x1]

Info: leave on x8-14h; may repeat in 14 days if live mites still present; 1st-line agent; pruritus may persist after effective tx

scabies, crusted

[apply 5% crm qd x7 days, then 2x/wk until cured]

Info: leave on x8-14h; give w/ oral ivermectin; pruritus may persist after effective tx

pediculosis capitis

[apply 1% lotion x1]

Info: leave on x10min; may repeat in 7-9 days

pediculosis pubis (off-label)

[apply 1% lotion x1]

Info: leave on x10min; may repeat in 9-10 days; 1st-line agent

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CRM: 5%; LOTION: 1%

scabies, non-crusted

[2 mo and older]

Dose: apply 5% crm x1; Info: leave on x8-14h; may repeat in 14 days if live mites present; 1st-line agent; pruritus may persist after effective tx

pediculosis capitis

[2 mo and older]

Dose: apply 1% lotion x1; Info: leave on x10min; may repeat in 7-9 days

pediculosis pubis (off-label)

[2 mo and older]

Dose: apply 1% lotion x1; Info: leave on x10min; may repeat in 9-10 days; 1st-line agent