Acthrin Lotion

Product Highlights

✔ Kills scabies mites and lice effectively
✔ Provides relief from itching and skin irritation
✔ Suitable for both adults and children above 2 years

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Product Introduction

Acthrin Lotion is a topical antiparasitic treatment used primarily for scabies (a skin condition caused by mites) and lice (head or body). It contains Permethrin, which targets the nervous system of the parasites, leading to their paralysis and death. This lotion is easy to apply, well-tolerated, and begins acting quickly after application.

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Key Benefits

🌟 Kills Parasites at the Source:

• Permethrin disrupts the nerve cell function of mites and lice, eliminating them and preventing reinfestation.

🌟 Reduces Itching and Discomfort:

• By eliminating the parasites, it significantly reduces skin irritation, rashes, and itching.

🌟 Fast & Long-Lasting Action:

• One-time application is often sufficient for scabies with persistent action against eggs and larvae.

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How It Works

• Permethrin (5% w/v): A synthetic pyrethroid that acts on the nerve cell membranes of scabies mites and lice. It paralyzes and kills them by interfering with sodium channel function, breaking the life cycle effectively.

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Usage Instructions

🕒 When & How to Apply:

• For scabies: Apply the lotion to the entire body from the neck down (including soles), leave on for 8–12 hours (overnight), then wash off thoroughly.

• For lice: Apply to scalp and hair, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse.

• Use as directed by your physician.

📌 Missed a Dose?

• Apply as soon as you remember. Avoid overuse. Follow up with your doctor if symptoms persist after the first application.

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Side Effects

⚠ Common Side Effects:

• Mild burning or stinging sensation

• Itching or redness (may persist for a few days after mites are killed)

• Dryness or rash in sensitive skin

If irritation persists or worsens, consult your healthcare provider.

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Safety Information

⚠ Precautions:

• For external use only—do not ingest.

• Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.

• Not recommended for infants below 2 months unless prescribed.

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use.

• Use with caution in people with known allergies to pyrethroids or chrysanthemums.

🌡 Storage: Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.

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Good to Know

• Wash clothing, bedding, and towels in hot water to prevent reinfestation.

• Itching may persist for 1–2 weeks even after successful treatment—this does not always indicate failure.

• Do not apply on broken or severely irritated skin.

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Quick Tips

💡 Clip nails and clean under them before application for scabies treatment.
💡 Treat close contacts simultaneously to prevent recurrence.
💡 Always wash your hands before and after applying the lotion.

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FAQs

❓ Can Acthrin Lotion be used on the face?
Only if directed by a physician. Avoid eye area and mucous membranes.

❓ Is a second application needed for scabies?
Usually one application is sufficient. A repeat dose after 7 days may be advised in some cases.

❓ How soon does the itching stop?
Itching may persist for up to 2 weeks even after mites are killed. This is a normal reaction.