Presentation:

Perls Cream: Each gram cream contains Permethrin INN 50 mg.

Description:

Permethrin is a photo stable synthetic pyrethroid that possesses a broad spectrum of insecticidal activity and is generally rated as the safest insecticide because of its low primary toxicity. Along with the pediculicidal activity, Permethrin has ovicidal and scabicidal activity. The insect rapidly absorbs Permethrin via mouth, respiratory tract or the intact cuticle. Although the primary target tissue is the nervous system, insects are killed by a complex series of reactions in various organs such as metabolic exhaustion and paralysis of the nervous system. Permethrin induces electrochemical abnormalities across the membranes of excitable cells, leading to sensory hyperexcitability in coordination and prostration.

Therapeutic Class: Scabicide.

 

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