warnings
WARNINGS If hypersensitivity to Permethrin Cream, 5% occurs, discontinue use.
FDA label 1cfefb73-d705-f457-e063-6294a90ac0b1
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- SPL set ID
- 1cff182f-a637-504f-e063-6394a90a7575
- SPL ID
- 1cfefb73-d705-f457-e063-6294a90ac0b1
- Version
- 1
- Effective date
- 2024-07-11
- Source export date
- 2026-10-12
- Source partition
- 11
- Source file
- https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0011-of-0014.json.zip
- Source object key
- raw/openfda/drug-label/2026-10-12/a497e765d824a2e2aa9e88d5f0eea2aae9dcba363989e5f163395cda5c3c9dd8/drug-label-0011-of-0014.json.zip
- Source manifest SHA-256
- 7e6b178df8f32cac9a78e0f5d09c588344509b04fe41effb1dde9102e2a45be6
- Import run
- 20261013T011858Z
- Imported at
- 2026-10-13 02:43:10
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adverse reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS In clinical trials, generally mild and transient burning and stinging followed application with permethrin cream, 5% in 10% of patients and was associated with the severity of infestation. Pruritus was reported in 7% of patients at various times post-application. Erythema, numbness, tingling, and rash were reported in 1 to 2% or less of patients (see PRECAUTIONS-General ). Other adverse events reported since marketing permethrin cream, 5% include: headache, fever, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea and/or vomiting. Although extremely uncommon and not expected when used as directed (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ), rare occurrences of seizure have been reported. None have been medically confirmed as associated with Permethrin Cream, 5% treatment.
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