Scarin (Permethrin 5%) Cream

Scarin Cream (Permethrin 5%) is a topical antiparasitic medication used to treat scabies—a contagious skin condition caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is also effective against lice infestations. The active ingredient, Permethrin 5%, is a synthetic pyrethroid that paralyzes and kills mites and lice by disrupting their nervous system.

Scarin is widely recommended by healthcare providers in Kenya for its high efficacy, low toxicity, and ease of use, especially in both adults and children over 2 months of age.

Key Benefits:

• Kills scabies mites and lice with a single application
• Fast-acting and well-tolerated
• Suitable for adults and children (2 months and older)
• Widely available and affordable in Kenya

How to Use:

1. Wash the entire body with soap and water and dry thoroughly
2. Apply a thin layer of Scarin cream from the neck down to the soles of the feet, including between fingers, toes, under nails, and skin folds
3. Leave on for 8–12 hours, then wash off completely
4. A second application may be needed after 7 days if symptoms persist

Dosage Guidelines:

• Adults & children >12 years: 1 full tube (30g)
• Children 6–12 years: ½ tube (15g)
• Children 1–5 years: ¼ tube (7.5g)
• Children 2 months–1 year: ⅛ tube (3.75g)

Precautions:

• For external use only
• Do not apply to the face, eyes, or mucous membranes
• Avoid use if allergic to permethrin or pyrethroids
• Mild itching or irritation may persist after treatment due to allergic reaction to dead mites

Common Side Effects: Itching, redness, mild burning, or tingling at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own.