Medicine Description ectomethrin-uae 5%
Ectomethrin lotion is a topical treatment containing 5% permethrin used to eliminate scabies and lice by paralyzing the parasites nervous system.
What are the ingredients of Ectomethrin?
Ectomethrin uae consists of the following components:
- Permethrin 5%: An active ingredient that belongs to the synthetic pyrethroid group.
- It works by disrupting sodium channels in nerve cells, causing paralysis of parasites.
- It is effective against a wide range of parasites such as lice and mites.
- It is used topically and is minimally absorbed through the skin.
What are the uses of Ectomethrin?
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Scabies: A contagious skin disease that causes intense itching due to mite infestation.
- Lice: Used to eliminate head lice and their eggs (nits).
- Skin itching caused by parasitic infections.
- Prevention during lice outbreaks in schools or households.
What are the available types and concentrations of Ectomethrin?
Ectomethrin uae is available in the following forms and concentrations:
- Ectomethrin 5% lotion 50 ml - contains permethrin - used for treating scabies and lice.
- Ectomethrin 5% cream 20 gm - same use and active ingredient.
- Ectomethrin 5% ointment 20 gm - same use.
- Ectomethrin 5% emulsion 50 ml - same use.
- Ectomethrin 2.5% lotion 50 ml - for children or mild cases.
- Ectomethrin 2.5% cream or ointment 20 gm - same use with lower concentration.