Acticin
Permethrin cream for scabies. A second application is usually needed to kill mites that hatch from eggs that survived the first treatment.
- Categories
- Antiparasitics · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Permethrin
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 30g
Acticin is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Acticin on your behalf.
- Condition
- Scabies
- Alternative names
- permethrin
- Therapeutic class
- Pyrethroid Scabicide
- Pharmacological class
- Scabicide
- Known off-label uses
- pediculosis capitis
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to permethrin; hypersensitivity to pyrethrins
- Minor side effects
- mild burning; itching; erythema
- Moderate side effects
- skin numbness; stinging; rash
- Serious side effects
- severe allergic contact dermatitis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Originator
- Bertek Pharmaceuticals
- Onset time
- 24 hours
- Duration
- 7–10 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over two months of age, children, and adults.
Patient summary
Permethrin cream for scabies. A second application is usually needed to kill mites that hatch from eggs that survived the first treatment.
Mechanism of action
Disrupts sodium channel currents on the nerve cell membranes of parasites, inducing paralysis and death of the mites.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in animal studies. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
FAQ
Is the Acticin sold here the original brand?
No. Acticin is the original brand, made by Bertek Pharmaceuticals, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (permethrin) at the same strength. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
How is Acticin priced?
It depends on the pack size. Acticin comes as 30g tubes, in packs of 3 to 10 tubes, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tube.
Payment and prices →What is Acticin used for?
Acticin contains permethrin, used for scabies.
When does Acticin start working?
Permethrin usually starts to work within 24 hours. The exact timing differs between people.
What side effects can Acticin cause?
The common side effects of permethrin are mild burning, itching and redness (erythema). Less common ones include skin numbness, stinging and rash. Serious but less common side effects include severe allergic contact dermatitis, which needs urgent medical attention.
Is Acticin available over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Acticin. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy Acticin online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Acticin names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Permethrin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.