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Permethrin Cream

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-100164 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Permethrin Cream
NAFDAC number
A4-100164
Active ingredient
Permethrin
Strength
5%
Form
Cream
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Mankind Life-Sciences Limited
Approved
17 Dec 2021
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
16 Dec 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Permethrin Cream is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A4-100164). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Permethrin Cream is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for permethrin, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

treats head lice

Purpose

Lice treatment

Possible side effects

Stop use and see a doctor if • breathing difficulty occurs • eye irritation occurs • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs

Do not use if

• on children under 2 months of age • near the eyes • inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina • on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See your doctor.

Warnings

For external use only Do not use • on children under 2 months of age • near the eyes • inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina • on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See your doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you are • allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic episode. When using this product • keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel • if product gets into the eyes, immediately flush with large amounts of water • scalp itching or redness may occur Stop use and see a doctor if • breathing difficulty occurs • eye irritation occurs • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Storage

• read all the directions and warnings in the Consumer Information Insert before use. Keep the carton. It contains important information. • store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Permethrin Cream

Add the expiry date on your pack for a full Trust Score.

3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC Green Book & recalls · WHO · U.S. FDA · NLM RxNorm

About Permethrin Cream

What is in Permethrin Cream?

Permethrin Cream contains Permethrin (5%), as cream, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Permethrin Cream registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Permethrin Cream is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-100164, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has Permethrin Cream been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Permethrin Cream in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Permethrin Cream is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-100164, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Permethrin Cream used for?

treats head lice (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for permethrin. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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