| Package | Price | Per Pill | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
30g × 3 pills | 50.99 | US $ 17.00 |  |
Acticin FAQ
What is Acticin?
Acticin (Permethrin) cream is used for treating scabies.
What is the brand drug name?
Acticin - brand; Permethrin - generic
What is this drug used for?
Acticin (Permethrin) cream is used for treating scabies.
How to Take
- Take Acticin just directed by your doctor.
- Thoroughly massage into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet. You don't have to put the medicine on the scalp except in children and older patients.
- You should remove the medicine by washing after 8 to 14 hours.
- It is possible that after the treatment to experience itching. It doesn't mean that the treatment failed. However, if after 14 days the mites are still alive the treatment should be repeated.
- Ask your doctor all the questions you have about how to use Acticin.
What is the Drug Class and Mechanism
It is effective in killing the scabies mite (Sarcoptes scabiei).
What Should I do if I missed a dose?
If a dose is missed you should use it as soon as you remember, then continue to use it as directed by your doctor.
How should I store Acticin?
Acticin must be stored between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Acticin must be kept away from children and pets.
Which are the Warnings and Precautions for Acticin?
Do not use Acticin if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Acticin.
- Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
What are some of the most important things to know about Acticin?
- Acticin Cream is for external use only. Do not use it near the eyes or allow it to come into contact with the inside of the nose, mouth, or genitals. Irritation may occur if Acticin Cream comes into contact with these areas. If Acticin Cream gets in your eyes, flush with water immediately.
- Acticin Cream should not be used in children younger than 2 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Acticin Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Acticin Cream is found in breast milk after topical use. Do not breast-feed while using Acticin Cream.
Possible Side Effects
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
- itching;
- mild burning or stinging;
- redness;
- swelling.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
More Information
Acticin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
