Klmite Cream

Klmite Cream

Klmite Cream from KLM Laboratories is a topical anti-parasitic preparation containing Permethrin IP 5% w/w, the treatment doctors reach for first in scabies. Scabies is caused by a microscopic mite that burrows into the upper layer of the skin, laying eggs and setting off the intense night-time itching and raised rash that gives the condition away. Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid that disrupts the mite’s nerve-cell membranes, paralysing and killing both the adult mites and their eggs after a single overnight application. The cream is applied from the neck down over the whole body, left on for 8 to 14 hours and then washed off, with a second application a week later if the doctor advises it. Supplied as a 60 g tube, which is enough for one full-body application in most adults.

Key Features

• Contains Permethrin IP 5% w/w, the first-line topical treatment for scabies
• Kills both the burrowing mites and their eggs after an overnight application
• Usually effective after a single full-body application, as directed by a doctor
• From KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd, an established Indian manufacturer
• Convenient 60 g tube, with 2-tube and 3-tube packs for household treatment

Composition

• Permethrin IP – 5.0% w/w
• Sodium Methyl Paraben IP – 0.2% w/w
• Sodium Propyl Paraben IP – 0.1% w/w
• Cream Base – q.s.

Uses & Benefits

• Treatment of scabies (mite infestation of the skin) in adults and children as advised by a doctor
• Paralyses and kills the scabies mite along with its eggs, breaking the infestation cycle
• Helps settle the intense itching, redness and burrow rash caused by the mites
• Often clears the infestation after one full-body application, with a repeat after a week if needed
• Commonly prescribed for every member of a household at the same time to prevent re-infestation
• Also used by doctors in certain other mite-related skin conditions at their discretion

Directions for Use

• For external use only – use in the dose and duration advised by your doctor
• Bathe, dry the skin, then massage the cream over the whole body from the neck down to the soles
• Pay attention to skin folds, between the fingers and toes, and under the nails
• Leave the cream on for 8 to 14 hours, then wash off thoroughly with soap and water
• Wash hands after applying unless the hands are being treated, and wash bedding and clothing in hot water

Precautions

• Prescription-only medicine – use strictly under a doctor’s supervision; the dose for children varies with age
• Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth and inner ear; rinse at once with plenty of water if this happens
• A burning or stinging sensation, mild itching, redness or tingling at the application site is common and usually settles on its own
• Itching can continue for up to two weeks after successful treatment as the dead mites clear; this does not mean the treatment has failed
• Stop and consult your doctor if a severe rash, swelling or breathing difficulty develops, or if the condition persists after 14 days
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and keep the tube well out of reach of children

Storage

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Do not freeze; keep the tube tightly closed after every use
• Do not use after the printed expiry date and keep away from children

Disclaimer

This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Permethrin cream is a prescription medicine to be sold on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner; please consult a qualified doctor before use.