INTRODUCTION

Permistat1% Soap is an antiparasitic medication. It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin. This medicine works by killing the insects (mites) and their eggs.

Your doctor will explain how to use Permistat1% Soap and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly. Your skin should be clean, dry, and cool before using it. Your whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-14 hours after you have used this medicine. Most people only need to use it once to treat their condition but, if a second application is needed, Next day . Sometimes itching may last for a few weeks after treating scabies. This is probably an allergic reaction to dead mites and not a sign that the treatment has failed.

The most common side effects include mild burning, stinging, or tingling where the medicine is applied. Most side effects are usually mild and not everyone gets them.

Before using it, let your doctor know if you have any skin conditions or allergies to medicines, food, or other substances, or if you have asthma. Though this medicine is generally thought to be safe, you should ask for your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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USES OF PERMISTAT SOAP

• Scabies

BENEFITS OF PERMISTAT SOAP

In Scabies

Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Permistat1% Soap is an anti-parasite medicine. It works by paralyzing and killing the mites and their eggs. Generally, the soap should be applied to the whole body except the face and head but follow your doctor’s advice.  Often one application is enough in a day to treat the condition completely but sometimes a second one may be required a week later. This will get rid of the itching, swelling, and redness caused by mites. However, dead mites may still make you itch for some time.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF PERMISTATLOTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Permistat

• Skin burn

• Stinging sensation

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HOW TO USE PERMISTATLOTION

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. ________________________________________

HOW PERMISTAT SOAP WORKS

Permistat1% Soap is an anti-parasitic medication. It works by killing the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs, which cause scabies. It also kills head lice which attach to your scalp and irritate it.

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SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Permistat1% Soap is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Permistat1% Soap is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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