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Permethrin Cream 5% for Scabies
Side Effects
Permethrin is considered very safe. Possible side effects include:
- Temporary redness of the skin.
- Itching.
- Burning or stinging.
If these side effects persist, call your doctor.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 14, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
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