MedicineOTCEssential

Permethrin

A skin cream used to treat scabies infestation.

Clinical information

Common uses

scabies (5% cream)

Common side effects

mild burning and stinging after application
itching
redness, numbness or tingling
rash

Cautions

do not use if allergic to pyrethroids or pyrethrins
stop if a hypersensitivity reaction occurs

Pregnancy: only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, permethrin cream label, setid 31de941a-d5b9-8de5-6695-daca8b57d010 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Glenper	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	5% w/w	authorized medicine importers	OTC
Permethrin	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.05	—	OTC