Permethrin Cream 30g
 
Permethrin 5% cream is a topical scabies treatment. It works by killing the mites that cause a scabies infection and usually only requires one application to completely clear the mites.
Directions
Adults & children over 2 years:
Apply the cream over the whole body but NOT the head and face. Pay particular attention to the areas between fingers and toes, under nails, wrists, armpits, external genitalia, breasts and buttocks.
The elderly:
Apply the cream over the whole body INCLUDING the neck, face, ears and scalp. Pay particular attention to the areas between fingers and toes, under nails, wrists, armpits, external genitalia, breasts and buttocks. Avoid the area close to the eyes.
General application notes
Permethrin cream should be applied to cool, dry skin. Do not apply the cream to broken skin or immediately after a hot bath or shower.
Once applied, the cream should be left on for at least 8 hours and washed off with soap and water within 12 hours. You should re-apply Permethrin Cream to the hands if they are washed with soap and water within 8 hours of applying the treatment.
Normally, a single application of the cream is enough to clear a scabies infection.
 
The amount of Permethrin cream that you need to apply depends on your age:
 
Age
Quantity
Adults, the elderly & children over 12 years
Normally, up to one tube (30 g). A few adults may need an additional tube for full body coverage but should not use more than 2 tubes (60 g in total) at each application.
Children 6 to 12 years
Up to half a tube (15 g).
Children 1 to 5 years
Up to a quarter of a tube (7.5 g).
Children 2 months to 1 year
Up to one eighth of a tube (3.75 g).