Permethrin (Elimite) Adverse Reactions
- edema
- erythema
- hypoesthesia
- pruritus
- skin irritation
Permethrin (Elimite) Adverse Reactions
Scabies and pediculosis is often accompanied by pruritus, edema, and erythema. Treatment with permethrin may temporarily exacerbate these conditions. Permethrin may also cause mild burning and/or stinging. In patients treated with 5% permethrin cream, skin irritation (mild and transient burning and stinging) occurred in about 10% of patients and was associated with the severity of infestation. Pruritus was reported in 7% of patients at various times post-application. Erythema, hypoesthesia, tingling, and rash were reported in less than 2% of patients.
[ Last revised: 6/24/2003 1:15:00 PM ]
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