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Acticin is a topical anti-parasite agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Topical anti viral drug

Brands

Elimite • Nix

Generic Drug

Permethrin

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Skin redness or irritation
Red skin
Numbness or tingling
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

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Can you use permethrin more than twice?

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Can use permethrin twice in three days?

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What happens if I overdose on permethrin?

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What is the typical dosage of permethrin?

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How many times can I use permethrin in a week ?

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How long does permethrin stay active in your system?

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Can you develop new bites after using elimite (permethrin)?

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How long does it take for permethrin take to start working?

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Because I need to know if taking permethrin 2 days in a row is safe?

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Dangers of using permethrin cream repeatedly?

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How effective is nix (permethrin)?

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Can i buy permethrin over the counter?

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Permethrin cream, how often do I apply?

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What is permethrin cream usually used for?

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Will acticin (permethrin) work on my rosacea?

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A 44-year old asked:

What to do if I overdose on permethrin lotion?

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A 31-year old asked:

How do you apply permethrin for mosquito repellant?

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How often i can repeat the application of permethrin?

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Is it typical to get new bumps after using permethrin?

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A 25-year old asked:

What are the differences between pyrethrin and permethrin?

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A 35-year old asked:

I used permethrin. How long for the red lesions to go away?

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A 45-year old asked:

Should i be getting new bumps after elimite (permethrin) use?

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Is it ok to put permethrin even if theres an open would due to itching?

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What is permethrin cream prescribed for or what is it typically used for?

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Is there an over-the-counter equivalent to elimite or acticin (permethrin)?

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How long do I keep the permethrin 5% cream of if i put it on during the day ?

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What is the over-the-counter equivalent to stuff like elimite or acticin (permethrin)?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Using permethrin 5% lotion now & washing bed sheets, will they get infested again tonight? Do I have to wash them again tomorrow?

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A 32-year old asked:

Acticin (permethrin) for acne?

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Can i put permethrin in my hair?

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