Permethrin topical Alternatives Compared
| Permethrin topical | Ivermectin | Elimite (permethrin) |
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| Permethrin topical | Ivermectin | Elimite (permethrin) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Scabies, Head Lice, Lice. Permethrin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Scabies, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Strongyloidiasis, Onchocerciasis - River Blindness, Ascariasis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis. Ivermectin may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Scabies, Head Lice, Lice. Elimite may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Permethrin topical has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 28 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Ivermectin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Elimite has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces | Stromectol | Other permethrin brands include: Acticin, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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16 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 101 drugs are known to interact with Ivermectin:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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March 31, 1986 |
November 22, 1996 |
August 25, 1989 |
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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