Nixiper 5% Cream

Nixiper 5% Cream is a prescription topical medicine containing 5% permethrin in each tube. It belongs to the antiparasitic/ectoparasiticide class and is used on the skin to treat certain infestations caused by mites and insects, most commonly scabies, and sometimes other parasite-related skin conditions when a clinician recommends it. The cream is applied directly to the affected skin, where it works locally rather than throughout the whole body.

How it works: Permethrin in Nixiper 5% Cream works by disrupting the nervous system of susceptible parasites, which helps kill them on contact with the skin. The cream base lets the medicine stay on the skin long enough to reach the parasites where they live.

Nixiper 5% Cream is a higher-strength permethrin cream, so it is typically chosen when a clinician wants a prescription-only skin treatment for a specific parasitic infestation rather than a lower-strength over-the-counter product. Because there are no other Nixiper strengths or forms listed here, this 5% cream is the exact formulation used for standard prescription scabies treatment and should only be used as directed by a doctor.

• Scabies treatment
• Treatment of mite infestations
• Doctor-directed treatment of parasite-related skin infestation
• Household contact treatment plans when prescribed

• Apply Nixiper 5% Cream only to clean, dry skin as directed by your prescriber.
• Cover the body areas and leave the cream on for the full time your doctor tells you, then wash it off.
• Use enough cream to treat all needed skin surfaces; do not use less than prescribed.
• Avoid applying to the eyes, mouth, inside the nose, or broken skin unless your clinician specifically instructs you to.
• Wash hands after application, unless the hands are the area being treated.
• If your doctor tells you to repeat treatment, follow the exact schedule rather than using it more often on your own.

Nixiper 5% Cream provides permethrin 5% in each tube, which is a prescription-strength topical treatment. For scabies, it is commonly used as a single full-body application, but the exact amount, how long it stays on, and whether a repeat treatment is needed are decided by the prescriber based on age, body size, and diagnosis. Do not use it more often or in larger amounts than directed, because this strength is intended for careful doctor-supervised use.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Permethrin may include:

• Temporary burning or stinging
• Itching that may continue briefly after treatment
• Mild redness of the skin
• Dryness or irritation where the cream was applied
• Tingling or numbness at the application site
• Mild rash

• Use only for the condition your doctor diagnosed; do not use Nixiper 5% Cream for unexplained rashes.
• Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mucous membranes.
• Tell your clinician if you have very irritated, open, or infected skin before using this cream.
• Use caution in young children and follow pediatric instructions exactly, since too much topical permethrin can cause more irritation.
• Do not use on the same areas with other harsh skin products unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should ask their clinician before use.
• Treat close contacts and wash bedding/clothing only as directed, because reinfestation can happen if the full plan is not followed.

• Other topical scabies or lice treatments applied at the same time
• Harsh skin products such as abrasive cleansers or exfoliants
• Other medicated creams or ointments on the same area
• Corticosteroid creams unless your clinician approves
• Products that irritate or dry the skin, which may increase discomfort

Store Nixiper 5% Cream at room temperature in the original tube, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, moisture, and children.