Acticin Cream

Acticin Cream is a topical scabicidal agent for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). It is available in an off- white, vanishing cream base. Acticin Cream is for topical use only. Acticin is an anti-parasite medication. Acticin cream is used to treat head lice and scabies.

Use Acticin Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Thoroughly massage into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet. It is not necessary to put the medicine on the scalp except in children and older patients. Remove the medicine by washing after 8 to 14 hours.

You may experience itching after treatment. This is not a sign of treatment failure. However if living mites are seen after 14 days, retreatment is necessary. If you miss a dose of Acticin Cream, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor. Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acticin Cream.

Acticin Cream is for external use only. Do not take by mouth. A bath or shower is NOT recommended before applying this medicine. Thoroughly rub the cream into all skin surfaces, from your head to the soles of your feet. It is important to apply it everywhere on your body, not just where the rash is. Apply the cream between fingers and toe creases, in the folds of the wrist and waistline, in the cleft of the buttocks, on the genitals, and in the belly button. Use a toothpick to apply the cream beneath your fingernails and toenails.

Nails should be cut short. If you have little or no hair, or you are applying the cream to an infant or young child, make sure you rub the cream into the neck, scalp, hairline, temples, and forehead. Leave it on for 8 to 14 hours, then remove it by bathing and shampooing. If you are applying this medicine to another person, wear plastic or disposable gloves to protect yourself from infestation. Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.

Side effects:

• itching
• numbness
• rash
• redness or mild swelling of the skin
• stinging or burning
• tingling sensation