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Permethrin

Generic Name
Permethrin
Brand Names
Elimite, Nix Cream Rinse
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H20Cl2O3
CAS Number
52645-53-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
509F88P9SZ

Overview

A pyrethroid insecticide commonly used in the treatment of lice infestations and scabies. It is a yellow to light orange-brown, low melt-ing solid or viscous liquid.

Background

A pyrethroid insecticide commonly used in the treatment of lice infestations and scabies. It is a yellow to light orange-brown, low melt-ing solid or viscous liquid.

Indication

For the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies).

Associated Conditions

  • Head Lice Infestation
  • Norwegian scabies
  • Scabies
  • Lice of the pubic area

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
0472-0242
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
12/31/2019
Rebel Distributors Corp
21695-907
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
1/5/2007
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
68071-3316
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
2/12/2021
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
68071-1627
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
1/28/2022
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-5391
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
6/1/2012
Northstar Rx LLC
16714-897
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
4/8/2019
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
68788-8439
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
6/5/2023
H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.
52959-159
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
2/10/2012
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
45802-269
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
1/10/2017
Central Texas Community Health Centers
76413-159
TOPICAL
50 mg in 1 g
3/1/2018

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
LYCLEAR SCABIES CREAM
46343
Medicine
A
9/7/1993
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