Pernil 5% Cream belongs to the class of pyrethroids. It is an antiparasite drug used to treat infections caused by eggs, lice, and mites. It is used mainly used in the treatment of pediculosis and scabies. Pediculosis is the infestation of lice in the hairy parts of the body, especially the scalp. It occurs most commonly in children above five years of age and spreads by head-to-contact. Scabies is a skin infection caused by mites. It is contagious and spreads from one person to another with physical contact. Patients with pediculosis and scabies experience rashes and persistent itching in the infected area, which worsens at night.

Pernil 5% Cream contains Permethrin, an antiparasitic drug. It kills the small insects (mites) and their eggs that cause scabies. It also destroys head lice, which stick to your scalp and cause irritation.

Pernil 5% Cream is exclusively for external use only. Some people may experience adverse effects such as redness, rash, burning sensation, and itching. 

Do not use Pernil 5% Cream if you are allergic to Permethrin or chrysanthemums or any component present in Pernil 5% Cream. Children below six years, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before using Permethrin. The infected area should be kept clean and dry before applying the drug.

Pernil 5% Cream is mostly used to treat parasitic infections. It targets eggs, lice, and mites. It releases chemicals known as pyrethrins which act on the nervous system. It inactivates the nerve membrane and paralyzes the insects, eventually killing them. It can also kill the nits and eggs of the insect.

• Skin irritation
• Redness
• Rash
• Burning or tingling sensation
• numbness

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to permethrin, chrysanthemum, or other medicines. Please tell your doctor if you have any other skin diseases or chronic illnesses. Pernil 5% Cream is recommended for children below six years, elderly people, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women only if recommended by a doctor. Take the dose as defined by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you develop any abnormal signs or symptoms while using permethrin. 

Drug-drug interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-disease interactions: Patients with ragweed (pollen) allergy should use Pernil 5% Cream with caution.

• Limit dairy intake such as milk, curd, and cheese as they may trigger skin irritation. 

• Avoid alcohol as it may increase inflammation and worsen the condition.

• Avoid sharing personal belongings such as combs, towels, scarves, and razors. 

• Wash the bedding and clothes with soap and hot water after every use.

• Avoid scratching the skin as it may worsen the infection.

• Avoid direct skin-to-skin contact. Seek medical help if your sexual partner also develops scabies.

Pediculosis and scabies are parasitic infections. Pediculosis is the infection caused by the parasite Pediculus humanus. It is an ectoparasite and feeds on blood. It infects hairy body parts such as the scalp and pubic area. In this condition, lice attach to the scalp and lay eggs at the base of the hair. Scabies is an infection caused by the mite, Sarcoptes scabiei. The mites attach themselves to the skin and cause skin rashes, intense itching, and burning sensation. It usually affects the knees, elbows, breasts, thighs, pubic area, and webbing between the fingers.