Pernil 5% Cream

Pernil 5% Cream is a topical permethrin medicine supplied as a cream, with 5% permethrin in each tube. It belongs to the antiparasitic class, even though it is sometimes stocked in online pharmacy categories under skin-infection products. Pernil 5% Cream is used to treat scabies by killing the mites and helping relieve the itching and rash they cause.

How it works: Permethrin in Pernil 5% Cream works by affecting the nerves of scabies mites, causing paralysis and death. That helps clear the infestation when the cream is applied exactly as directed to the skin. The cream stays on the skin long enough to contact the mites in the areas where they live, including skin folds and under the nails, which is why careful application matters.

Pernil 5% Cream is a higher-strength permethrin preparation than the lower-strength products used for head lice, so it is chosen when a clinician wants a scabies-specific treatment. Because this is the 5% cream, it is meant to be applied to the skin in a full-body treatment regimen rather than used like a lighter rinse or shampoo.

• Treatment of scabies
• Kills scabies mites on the skin
• Helps relieve itch and rash caused by scabies
• Used as directed by a clinician for mite infestation

• Use Pernil 5% Cream only on the skin; do not take it by mouth.
• Apply it in a thin layer to clean, dry skin over the entire body as directed by your doctor, usually from the neck down; include skin folds, between fingers and toes, under nails, and the groin unless instructed otherwise.
• Leave the cream on for the full time prescribed before washing it off, then change into clean clothes and put fresh bedding/towels on after treatment as directed.
• Wash your hands after applying the cream, unless your hands are being treated.
• Avoid getting the cream in the eyes, mouth, or inside the nose; rinse with plenty of water if accidental contact occurs.
• If itching continues after treatment, tell your doctor before using another application, since itching can last even after the mites are killed.

Each tube of Pernil 5% Cream contains 5% permethrin, which is the scabies-strength formulation rather than a lower-strength lice product. The exact amount and how often to apply it are decided by your doctor; in many scabies regimens it is used as a single full-body application that may be repeated if needed, but you should not self-dose or use it more often than prescribed.

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

Common side effects of Permethrin may include:

• Burning or stinging on the skin
• Itching that may continue temporarily after treatment
• Redness or irritation at the application site
• Dry skin or mild rash
• Tingling or numbness where applied

• Use only on the skin; never swallow Pernil 5% Cream
• Do not use in the eyes, mouth, or on irritated or broken skin unless your prescriber specifically tells you to
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating an infant or young child, because application instructions may differ
• Do not apply more often or leave on longer than prescribed; more is not better with this 5% cream
• Avoid using other harsh skin products on the treated areas unless your clinician says they are okay
• Wash clothing, bedding, and towels according to scabies treatment instructions to help prevent reinfestation
• If you have a history of allergies to pyrethrins, permethrin, or chrysanthemums, tell your clinician before using it

• Other topical medicines applied to the same skin area
• Irritating skin products such as strong soaps, exfoliants, or alcohol-based lotions
• Topical corticosteroids used without medical guidance on the same rash
• Other scabies treatments unless your doctor says to combine them

Store Pernil 5% Cream at room temperature in the original tube, tightly closed, away from excess heat and moisture.