Acticin

• If you have an allergy to permethrin, chrysanthemums, or any other part of Acticin (permethrin cream).
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Trouble breathing.
• A burning or tingling feeling that is not normal.
• Eye irritation.
• Very bad irritation where this medicine is used.

• Store at room temperature. Throw away any part not used after use.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

If hypersensitivity to permethrin cream occurs, discontinue use.

No instance of accidental ingestion of permethrin cream has been reported. If ingested, gastric lavage and general supportive measures should be employed.

Acticin is part of the drug class:

• Pyrethrines, incl. synthetic compounds

More frequent side effects include: local pruritus. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

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Substance Name

Permethrin

CAS Registry Number

52645-53-1

Drug Class

Antiinfective Agents

Antiparasitic Agents

Insecticides