Alternatives to permethrin
1 same-class SPL records vs permethrin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Elimite, Nix
About permethrin
Permethrin cream rinse is a medicine that kills lice and their eggs. You put it on your hair to treat head lice.
Used for: This medicine treats head lice. Lice are tiny bugs that can live in your hair and make your scalp itchy. This medicine helps to get rid of the lice and their eggs.
1 Topical Antiparasitic peers (wide set)
permethrin vs ivermectin topical · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Pruritus" shows the widest count spread between permethrin and ivermectin topical in this extract (139-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | permethrin | ivermectin topical |
|---|---|---|
| Pruritus | 139 | - |
| Pain | 92 | - |
| Rash | 78 | - |
| Headache | 75 | - |
| Nausea | 74 | - |
| Dry Skin | 71 | - |
| Alopecia | 69 | - |
| Anxiety | 69 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
permethrin peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Topical Antiparasitic: 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside permethrin? ▼
Reading a wide Topical Antiparasitic peer set (1 records)
permethrin (Elimite, Nix) sits in a wide Topical Antiparasitic peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for permethrin: This medicine treats head lice.
Top FAERS reaction fields for permethrin total 788 reports across 10 reactions, set beside ivermectin topical. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for permethrin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Elimite SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.