In Scabies Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. AL Pthrin 5% Cream is an anti-parasite medicine. It works by paralyzing and killing the mites and their eggs. Generally, the cream should be applied to the whole body except the face and head but follow your doctor?s advice. It should be thoroughly washed off after 8-12 hours. Often one application is enough to treat the condition completely but sometimes a second one may be required a week later. This will get rid of the itching, swelling, and redness caused by mites. However, dead mites may still make you itch for some time.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
- Alcohol : None
No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
AL Pthrin 5% Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
AL Pthrin 5% Cream may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. | - Driving : None
No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None
No interaction found/established | - Liver : None
No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose of AL Pthrin 5% Cream, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not apply extra to make up for a missed dose.\t\t
What is AL Pthrin 5% Cream used for?::: AL Pthrin 5% Cream is used for the treatment of scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites that burrow into the skin and cause intense itching and rash.| How should AL Pthrin 5% Cream be applied?::: Apply AL Pthrin 5% Cream to clean, dry, and cool skin and gently rub it in. For most adults and children over 2 years, it should be applied over the entire body except the head and face. Leave the medicine on for 8?12 hours, after which the whole body should be washed thoroughly.| Is one application enough to cure scabies?::: In most people, a single application is enough. If symptoms persist, new lesions appear, or healing does not occur, a second application may be given after at least 7 days, as advised by a doctor.| Why does itching continue even after treatment?::: Itching may continue for up to 4 weeks after treatment, even when the scabies mites are dead. This is a common allergic reaction to dead mites under the skin and does not necessarily mean treatment failure.| Are there any special precautions while using AL Pthrin 5% Cream?::: AL Pthrin 5% Cream is for external use only and should not be applied to broken skin, eyes, or mucous membranes. Contact with eyes should be avoided, and if accidental contact occurs, the eyes should be rinsed immediately with water.| Can I use other skin treatments at the same time?::: Use of topical corticosteroids should generally be withheld before treatment, as they may reduce the body?s response to the mites. Your doctor will advise if any additional treatment is needed.
AL Pthrin 5% Cream is a synthetic pyrethroid that acts on the nerve cells of scabies mites, causing paralysis and death of the mites and their eggs. It works by disrupting the normal function of nerve cell membranes in scabies mites. This action helps eliminate the mites responsible for scabies and allows the skin to heal.