PERMETHRIN
PERMETHRIN is indicated for the treatment of Scabies.
Details
- Status
- Discontinued
- First Approved
- 1998-01-23
- Routes
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Forms
- LOTION, CREAM
PERMETHRIN Approval History
What PERMETHRIN Treats
1 indicationsPERMETHRIN is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 1998. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Scabies
PERMETHRIN Competitive Set
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Indication competitors
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Filters applied: drops same-active-ingredient (505(b)(2) reformulations), route-mismatch (topical vs systemic), and cross-therapeutic-area matches in same-indication rings.
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Clinical Trial Registry
4 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02407782 SCRATCH | CHUBX 2011/16 | Ph 3 | completed | Oral Ivermectin Versus Topical Permethrin to Treat Scabies in Children and Adults |
| NCT05862701 | CMH Abbottabad Dermatology | Ph 1 | completed | Comparison of Topical 5% Permethrin and Topical 10% Sulfur in the Treatment of Scabies |
| NCT02775617 AIM-Skin results posted | 35148A | Ph 4 | completed | Azithromycin - Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration for Skin Disease |
| NCT02572986 | DRL-USG02-P/2015 | Ph 3 | completed | A Study to Evaluate the Therapeutic Equivalence of Generic Permethrin Cream 5% to Elimite® in the Treatment of Scabies |
Active Pipeline
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Key Completed Trials
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Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
PERMETHRIN FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)PERMETHRIN is indicated for the treatment of Scabies.
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