
Lyclear Dermal Cream 5%
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Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% is a topical treatment used for scabies where clinically appropriate. It contains Permethrin 5%.
Suitability depends on your symptoms, medical history, current medicines, allergies, previous treatment and pregnancy or breastfeeding considerations where relevant.
How to use
Use Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% exactly as directed by your pharmacist, prescriber or the patient information leaflet supplied with the product.
The treatment schedule for scabies is: Apply once, repeat after 7 days. Do not change the dose, frequency or duration unless advised by a clinician.
Apply thoroughly to the hair, scalp or skin exactly as the product instructions specify, observing the stated contact time before washing off. Repeat treatment at the recommended interval where required.
Careful whole-body coverage is essential. Reapply to the hands if washed during the treatment period. Young children require age-specific instructions. Some formulations can increase the flammability of clothing and bedding.
If symptoms of scabies worsen, do not respond as expected or you develop a serious reaction, stop and seek appropriate clinical advice.
Main Ingredients
Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% contains Permethrin 5% as the main active ingredient or treatment component.
The exact formulation, excipients, device components or inactive ingredients can vary by manufacturer and pack supplied.
Always check the patient information leaflet or product instructions supplied with your specific pack, particularly if you have known allergies or intolerances.
Side Effects & Cautions
Temporary burning, stinging, itching or redness can occur and itching may continue after successful treatment. Avoid contact with the eyes and follow the full-body application instructions carefully.
Careful whole-body coverage is essential. Reapply to the hands if washed during the treatment period. Young children require age-specific instructions. Some formulations can increase the flammability of clothing and bedding.
Children under 2 years, crusted scabies, widespread disease, significant immune suppression, secondary skin infection or diagnostic uncertainty may require face-to-face medical assessment.
Stop treatment and seek urgent medical help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, collapse or another severe allergic reaction.
Use only as directed on the pack or by the pharmacist, and seek clinical review if symptoms are severe, recurrent, atypical or not improving as expected.
Read the official patient information leaflet before using any medicine. The leaflet provides important information on use, cautions, side effects and storage.
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