Drug guide

Elimite Cream

Elimite Cream (per-METH-rin) 1% lotion is used to treat head lice infections. It acts by destroying both the lice and their eggs. The 5% cream is used to treat scabies infections by destroying the mites which cause scabies. Elimite Cream is available in the following dosage form: Topical Cream (U.S.) Lotion (U.S. and Canada)

Brand names:
- Acticin Cream
- Elimite Cream
- Nix Cream Rinse
- Permethrin