Question 1

on july29 i was prescribed 25mg allergy mini tabs, another medication, and aug3 permethrin cream could that make me not able to be pregnant on july26?

Accepted Answer

No : Neither of these are forms of birth control.

Question 2

what to do if i overdose on permethrin lotion?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: An overdose on any type of medication warrants stopping the medication and seeing a doctor immediately!

Question 3

how do you apply permethrin for mosquito repellant?

Accepted Answer

With care: Permethrin acts as a neurotoxin with greater effects on cold-blooded creatures like insects, fish, reptiles than warm- blooded.  Overdoses can cause nausea, headaches, muscle weakness, excessive salivation and seizures.  It has been classified by the epa as a likely human carcinogen.  Thus, use sparingly and not around highly absorbable surfaces like any mucous membranes (nose, eyes, mouth).

Question 4

can i put permethrin in my hair?

Accepted Answer

Permethrin comes in: different formulations: cream which is meant for treating scabies on the skin and lotion that is for lice in the scalp or pubic areas.

Question 5

if permethrin cream that rubbed off on my jeans be rendered ineffective?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It's best reapplied.

Question 6

acticin (permethrin)  for acne?

Accepted Answer

No.: Acticin is a brand name of permethrin, a cream used to treat scabies and other skin parasites.

Question 7

can i use permethrin cream on a boil?

Accepted Answer

You can...: But it probably won't help... unless you have scabies.  Hope this helps!

Question 8

what are some adverse reactions of permethrin?

Accepted Answer

Stinging/itching: Permethrin (nix, elimite, (permethrin) acticin) is associated with mild and short lasting burning and stinging sensation as well as itching.

Question 9

can you use permethrin cream 5% on your scalp?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: This is the cream used to treat scabies. Typically in adults and older children scabies do not affect head/face/scalp. This is not true in young children and babies for some reason. So typically we tell older patients to use the cream from neck down. However, in children and if symptoms on scalp in adult (this would be rare), can safely use on scalp

Question 10

how often can i use permethrin 5% for scabies??

Accepted Answer

Scabies: Generally one treatment is enough. If new lesions develop you can re-treat in 7 days. Make sure that you are following all of your doc's recommendations to eradicate the problem

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On july29 i was prescribed 25mg allergy mini tabs, another medication, and aug3 permethrin cream could that make me not able to be pregnant on july26?

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What to do if i overdose on permethrin lotion?

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How do you apply permethrin for mosquito repellant?

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Can i put permethrin in my hair?

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If permethrin cream that rubbed off on my jeans be rendered ineffective?

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Acticin (permethrin) for acne?

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Can i use permethrin cream on a boil?

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What are some adverse reactions of permethrin?

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Can you use permethrin cream 5% on your scalp?

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How often can i use permethrin 5% for scabies??

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