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Medications›Elimite

Elimite

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

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Drug Class

Topical anti viral drug

BrandsActicin, Nix

Generic DrugPermethrin

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning

Burning sensation

Skin redness or irritation

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Related questions

A 40-year-old member asked:

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

1 doctor answer6 doctors weighed in

A 31-year-old male asked:

I used elimite but it didn't stop the crawling and itchy feeling?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in

A 45-year-old member asked:

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

1 doctor answer4 doctors weighed in

A 40-year-old member asked:

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

1 doctor answer6 doctors weighed in

A 35-year-old member asked:

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

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

My dermatologist wants me to use the elimite cream on myself and my son again even though we just treated on Wednesday night. is this safe?

2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in

A 40-year-old member asked:

How long does it take for scabies to go away after the elimite (permethrin)?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year-old member asked:

If I use the elimite (permethrin) cream on my child, how long before she is no longer contagious?

1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in

A 50-year-old member asked:

After using elimite (permethrin) how long before scabies goes away? How do you know if new ones will form?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year-old female asked:

Hello, i was diagnosed with scabies a few days ago..I would like to know if after the first application of the elimite (permethrin) if i can be around people?

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