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
- 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
Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Malathion Formulation in the Treatment of Head Lice
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Lice Infestations
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-10-26
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-12-23
- Lead Sponsor
- Taro Pharmaceuticals USA
- Target Recruit Count
- 360
- Registration Number
- NCT00244439
- Locations
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Investigator Site, Miamiville, Ohio, United States
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