Scrabic 5% Cream

Scrabic 5% Cream (Permethrin 5% w/w) – 30 g

Scrabic 5% Cream from Leeford Healthcare Ltd is a dermatological scabicide supplied in a 30 g tube. It contains Permethrin 5% w/w, a synthetic pyrethroid that disrupts the nerve-cell membrane of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, paralysing and killing both the adult mites and their eggs. The rich cream base clings to the skin for the full contact period, making it a convenient choice for treating scabies over the trunk, limbs and skin folds, and for calming the intense itching, burrows and rash that follow an infestation.

Key Features

• Permethrin 5% w/w in a smooth, easily spreadable cream base
• 30 g tube – convenient for a single adult application or repeat spot treatment
• Kills scabies mites along with their eggs in a single overnight application
• Cream base stays in place on the skin through the full 8–14 hour contact time
• Manufactured by Leeford Healthcare Ltd, Baddi (H.P.) – for external use only

Composition

• Permethrin – 5% w/w
• Cream base – q.s.

Uses & Benefits

• Treatment of scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei in adults and children
• Kills both the adult mites and their eggs, reducing the chance of reinfestation
• Relieves the severe night-time itching, burrows and papular rash of scabies
• Also used under medical advice for other mite-related skin infestations
• Suitable for treating every member of an affected household at the same time
• Non-staining cream that washes off easily with soap and water

Directions for Use

• Take a bath or shower and dry the skin completely before applying the cream.
• Apply a thin layer of Scrabic Cream over the entire body from the neck down, including the skin folds, between the fingers and toes, under the nails, the navel and the soles.
• Leave the cream on for 8–14 hours (usually overnight) and then wash it off thoroughly in the morning.
• Reapply to any area that is washed – for example the hands – during the contact period.
• A second application after seven days may be advised by your doctor; do not repeat more often than directed.

Precautions

• For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth and mucous membranes; rinse with plenty of water if this happens.
• Mild burning, stinging, tingling, numbness or transient redness at the application site may occur and normally passes without treatment.
• Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating an infant.
• Do not apply to broken, oozing or severely inflamed skin unless your physician advises it.
• Itching may continue for up to four weeks after successful treatment as the skin reacts to dead mites – this alone is not a reason to reapply.
• Wash clothing, towels and bedding in hot water and treat all close contacts simultaneously to stop the infestation returning.

Storage

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Replace the cap tightly after each use to keep the cream from drying out.
• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for reference only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Galmite and Scrabic are prescription-strength topical preparations – always use them under the guidance of a qualified doctor or pharmacist.