acticin (permethrin) cream 5% is a topical scabicidal agent for the treatment of infestation with sarcoptes scabiei (scabies).
it is available in an off-white, vanishing cream base.

acticin cream is for topical use only.

acticin (permethrin), a pyrethroid, is active against a broad range of pests including lice, ticks, fleas, mites, and other arthropods. it acts on the nerve cell membrane to disrupt the sodium channel current by which the polarization of the membrane is regulated. delayed repolarization and paralysis of the pests are the consequences of this disturbance.
acticin (permethrin) is rapidly metabolized by ester hydrolysis to inactive metabolites which are excreted primarily in the urine. although the amount of permethrin absorbed after a single application of the 5% cream has not been determined precisely, data from studies with 14 c-labeled permethrin and absorption studies of the cream applied to patients with moderate to severe scabies indicate it is 2% or less of the amount applied.

acticin cream 5% is indicated for the treatment of infestation with sarcoptes scabiei (scabies).

drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other.

itching may continue for up to 14 days due to sensitivity to mites. this does not indicate treatment failure.
contact your doctor before using this medicine again.

do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed.

do not use this medicine for other health conditions.

keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

that may go away during treatment, include itching, mild burning or stinging, swelling, or redness.
if they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
if you notice any other effects, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.