Everdestiny Permethrin Cream 30 g

Who is this for?

Permethrin is an antiparasitic cream that kills lice and scabies mites by attacking their nervous system, causing them to become paralyzed and die.

Binds to voltage-gated sodium channels in the arthropod nervous system, causing prolonged depolarization, paralysis, and death of lice and mites. Acts as a neurotoxin specific to insects and arachnids due to their lower body temperature and different channel sensitivity compared to mammals.

Is Permethrin safe to take with another drug?

For scabies: Apply the 5% cream (like Everdestiny Permethrin Cream or Wings Permethrin Cream 5%) all over your body from the neck down to the soles of your feet. Massage it well into the skin, leave it on for 8 to 14 hours (usually overnight), then wash it off with warm water. One application is usually enough, but your doctor may ask you to repeat it after 7 days if the itching continues. For head lice: Apply the 1% cream or lotion to clean, damp hair, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off.

Permethrin is not taken on a daily schedule — it is usually a one-time application. If you washed it off too early, reapply the cream and leave it on for the full recommended time.

• Mild burning or stinging when you first apply it
• itching (this can actually get slightly worse before it gets better)
• redness or tingling on the skin
• mild skin rash or dryness

Avoid using other medicated creams, lotions, or oils on the skin at the same time as permethrin, as they may reduce its effectiveness or increase irritation. Do not use shea butter, coconut oil, or other body oils immediately before applying — apply to clean, dry skin. There are no major food or alcohol interactions since it is applied on the skin and not swallowed.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in cars or near windows. Keep out of the reach of children.