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Lyclear Dermal Cream is used to treat infestations of scabies and crab lice on the body. It contains the ingredient permethrin which belongs to a group of medicines called pyrethroids which kill mites such as scabies and crab lice.

Suitable for

It is suitable for adults, the elderly and children aged 2 years and older. Children under 2 years of age should only be treated under medical supervision.

How to use

Lyclear Dermal Cream is for cutaneous use only.

Do not use Lyclear Dermal Cream in newborns and infants less than 2 months of age.

To treat scabies:

• Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. Apply up to 30 g of cream (corresponding to one tube
  of 30 g).
• Children aged from 6 – 12 years. Apply up to 15 g of cream (corresponding to ½ tube of 30 g).
• Children aged from 2 months – 5 years. Apply up to 7.5 g of cream (corresponding to ¼ tube of 30 g).
• Newborns and infants under 2 months of age. There is only limited amount of data available in this
  age group and no dose can be recommended.
• The above information is merely a guide. The dose can be adjusted according to the needs of the individual patient and the individual body surface area. For example, some adults require a larger amount of cream.

To treat crab lice

• Adults over 18 years of age: Apply up to 30 g of cream (corresponding to one tube of 30 g).

One application of Lyclear Dermal Cream is usually sufficient. Leave the cream on the skin for at least eight hours, for example, overnight. Avoid bathing, showering or washing during this period, because this could endanger the success of treatment. If, by way of an exception, you have to wash your hands within the eight hour period, then reapply the cream to the hands and wrist area. The same applies if you have to wash other parts of treated skin (buttocks, external genitalia). After at least eight hours, take a shower or wash the skin with soap and water. Provided these instructions for use are followed, a single application is generally sufficient for successful treatment. However, in cases of persistent or renewed infestation, it may be necessary to repeat the treatment after 14 days.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects

Itching (pruritus), reddening of the skin or unusual sensations on the skin (paraesthesias) such as tingling, pricking, skin burning sensation as well as dry skin are common. However, such symptoms can also occur as a result of the disease itself. Moisturisers and oil baths are recommended as follow up treatment for dry skin. The itching and a skin rash (post-scabies eczema) may persist for up to four weeks after the end of treatment. This is caused by a reaction to the killed scabies mites. If after using Lyclear Dermal Cream you have the impression that the disease is persisting, please speak to your doctor before applying it again.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

Permethrin (5%w/w).