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Nix (permethrin) 5% dermal cream is used on the skin to treat scabies, mites that infest the skin and cause itching and irritation. Fact Table Formula C21H20Cl2O3 License US DailyMed Bioavailability 60% Legal status Rx-Only Chemical Name Permethrin Elimination half-life 39.5 days Dosage (Strength) 5% Pregnancy Appears to be safe Brands Nix Protein binding - PubChem CID 40326 MedlinePlus - ChEBI 34911 ATC code P03AC04 DrugBank DB04930 KEGG C14388 Routes of administration Topical

NIX 5% Dermal Cream (Permethrin)

  • Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions that come with Nix 5% dermal cream. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you may have. Nix 5% dermal cream is for use on the skin only. Do not get the cream in your eyes or mouth. Apply the cream from head to toe. Leave it on for 8 to 14 hours, then rinse. It may be reapplied in 7 days if mites don't go away.
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