Permethrin
Nix and generics; previously available as Elimite
Scabicidal agent
| B | 2 | No | No | No |
| Key |
- Cream (generics): 5% (60 g); contains 0.1% formaldehyde
- Liquid cream rinse/lotion (Nix Lice-Killing Crème Rinse—OTC and generics) [OTC]: 1% (59 mL with comb); may contain 20% isopropyl alcohol (1 or 2 bottles)
- Additional OTC permethrin products for use on bedding, furniture, and garments include the following:
- Liquid spray (Nix Lice Control Spray): 0.25% (150 mL)
- Spray (Rid Home Lice, Bedbug, and Dust Mite Spray): 0.5% (141.8 g)
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Citation
Hughes, Helen K., and Lauren K. Kahl, editors. "Permethrin." Harriet Lane Handbook, 23rd ed., Elsevier, 2024. Harriet Lane, www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309587/all/Permethrin.
Permethrin. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, eds. Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309587/all/Permethrin. Accessed May 18, 2026.
Permethrin. (2024). In Hughes, H. K., & Kahl, L. K. (Eds.), Harriet Lane Handbook (23rd ed.). Elsevier. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309587/all/Permethrin
Permethrin [Internet]. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, editors. Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. [cited 2026 May 18]. Available from: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309587/all/Permethrin.
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