Elimite

Elimite

What is Elimite?

Elimite is a medicine that treats scabies, a condition that is caused by tiny insects known as mites.

Elimite cream is a topical prescription medication that contains the active ingredient, permethrin.

This product is used to treat scabies and certain other types of itchy rashes caused by an infestation of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite.

You need to know that mites often infest and irritate your skin, causing serious infections.

Order Elimite 30g medicine it contains an active ingredient called Permethrin and belongs to the class of drugs known as Pyrethrins. 

Doctors often recommend this medicine to treat head lice.

Elimite 30g is an FDA-approved drug and should be used as directed by the doctor to attain maximum benefits.

However, before you decide to buy Elimite 30g, it is necessary to consult the doctor once.

So, before you place an order for Elimite 30g online, discuss with the doctor its benefits and risks.

After the prescription from the doctor, you can easily buy this medicine from a licensed online pharmacy.

How does Elimite work?

Permethrin, an active ingredient of this medicine works by killing and paralyzing the mites and their eggs.

Elimite is an anti-parasite medication that decreases the irritation of your skin.

How to use Elimite?

Before starting your treatment with Elimite, you need to read the patient information leaflet carefully.

This will help you to know about the benefits and side effects of this drug.

In case, there is any doubt or confusion about Elimite or other ingredients present in this medicine then discuss it with the doctor.

Keep one thing in your mind, Elimite is only for use on the skin.

Right after the medication is prescribed, apply it as soon as possible.

Apply Permethrin from your head to the soles of your feet, including under your nails and skin folds, as prescribed.  

Properly massage the cream into your skin and do not use it more than directed.

Using this medicine more often than prescribed will not treat your condition quickly but instead cause side effects.

Wash off the cream after 8-14 hours by taking bath or showering.

Make sure that the cream does not get into your mouth, eyes, nose, or vagina.

In case, this medicine gets in your eyes then immediately flush the eyes with plenty of water.

However, if the condition persists then consult the doctor promptly.

Symptoms of scabies like intense itching often get worse at bedtime.

You might also see small, fine, and wavy lines on your skin with a tiny insect at the end (burrow).

Burrows are mainly found on wrists, finger webs, armpits, elbows, belt lines, lower buttocks, female nipples, or male genitals.

Even if this medicine kills scabies, the dead mites might make you itch for almost 4 weeks after the treatment.

Also, ask the doctor about using other medicines that can help in soothing your itching.

In case, your condition persists or becomes worsens after the 2 weeks of treatment then call the doctor.

The doctor might check for living mites and suggest you some other treatment as well.

To avoid reinfection, it is necessary to wash all clothing, bed linens, hats, bedclothes, and towels in hot water and dry.

You can give the non-washable clothes for dry cleaning and soak all hair brushes and combs in hot water for 10 minutes.

Store the medicine at room temperature right away from sunlight, moisture, and heat.

You need to keep away Elimite from children.

What if you miss a dose of Elimite?

The chance of missing a dose is less as this medication is used only once a day.

However, if you miss a dosing schedule then contact the doctor immediately.

What if you overdose?

In case of an overdose, you must stop using this medication and get emergency medical help.

Elimite precautions and warnings

Considering a few precautions and warnings beforehand can help you to attain the maximum benefits of Elimite.

If this medicine gets in your eyes, then immediately rinse with water.

Remember scabies and lice infections are extremely dangerous.

Avoid sexual or intimate contact with people who have lice or scabies infection.

Also avoid sharing hair combs, brushes, hats, bed linens, hair accessories, and other items of personal use.

Before starting the use of permethrin cream, inform the doctor if you are allergic to it or have any other allergies.

This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other problems.

Ask the doctor whether this medication is safe for you to use or not if you have medical conditions like asthma.

Constant or forceful scratching of your skin or scalp can cause bacterial skin infection.

If you develop worsening redness or pus then tell the doctor without any delay.

Though this medication is not known to harm an unborn baby. So, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or become pregnant.

Before breastfeeding, ask your doctor as it is not known whether Elimite passes into breast milk or not.

While using this cream, you must not breastfeed your baby.

This medication should strictly not be used on a child who is younger than 2 months.

Pay attention to drug interactions because they can completely change the way your medicine works.

Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicines unless the doctor recommends you.

Elimite side effects

While using this medicine, you might suffer from mild burning and skin irritation.

The doctor has prescribed you this anti-parasite cream because he thinks its benefits are greater when compared to side effects.

Some of the common side effects of Elimite cream include:

• Stomach pain
• Mild burning
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Remember this is not the complete list of side effects, you might also experience other problems.

Get emergency medical help, if any of these side effects continue or become worse.