| Scabies |
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| Permethrin 5% cream OR |
Apply for 8-14 h, repeat in 7 days |
Nausea, dizziness, pruritus abdominal pain, and fever |
Pregnancy category B |
| Ivermectin 200 μg/kg OR |
Take on days 1 and 8 |
Neck dystonia, pruritus, burning, and stinging |
Contraindicated in children <15 kg |
| Lindane 1% lotion OR |
Apply for 8 h, repeat in 7 d |
Neurotoxicity and seizures (black box warning) |
Contraindicated in seizure disorder |
| Spinosad 0.9% topical suspension OR |
Apply for 6 h |
Burning, erythema, and xeroderma |
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| Crotamiton 10% cream OR |
Apply for 8 h on days 1, 2, 3, and 8 |
Pruritus |
Limited efficacy data |
| Precipitated sulfur 5% to 10% |
Apply for 8 h on days 1, 2, and 3 |
Pruritus, burning, and stinging |
Limited efficacy data |
| Crusted scabies |
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| Permethrin 5% cream AND |
Apply daily for 7 d then twice weekly |
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| Ivermectin 200 μg/kg |
Take on days 1, 2, 8, 9, and 15 |
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