As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here.
This medication works to get rid of scabies infestation, but skin itching may take 2 to 4 weeks to disappear after treatment. Permethrin 5% works by paralyzing mites that cause scabies, killing them and their eggs.
Permethrin 5% belongs to a group of medications called synthetic pyrethroids, which are insecticides.
