Pedimite Cream Information

Pedimite Cream, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Scabies are some of its major therapeutic uses. Pedimite Cream also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pedimite Cream. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Pedimite Cream have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Pedimite Cream are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Pedimite Cream has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pedimite Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pedimite Cream contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Pedimite Cream with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Pedimite Cream, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Pedimite Benefits & Uses
Pedimite Dosage & How to Take
Pedimite Side Effects
Pedimite Related Warnings
Pedimite Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pedimite
Pedimite Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pedimite Cream Benefits & Uses

Pedimite Cream is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Scabies

Other Benefits

Head Lice

Pedimite Cream Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Scabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: The cream should be removed by washing after 8 to 14 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Scabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: The cream should be removed by washing after 8 to 14 hours
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Scabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: The cream should be removed by washing after 8 to 14 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Scabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: The cream should be removed by washing after 8 to 14 hours
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Scabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: The cream should be removed by washing after 8 to 14 hours

Pedimite Cream Related Warnings

Is the use of Pedimite Cream safe for pregnant women?

Pedimite can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Pedimite right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Pedimite Cream safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Pedimite in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Pedimite is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pedimite Cream on the Kidneys?

Pedimite is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pedimite Cream on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Pedimite on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pedimite Cream on the Heart?

Pedimite is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Pedimite Cream Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pedimite Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Pedimite Cream

Is this Pedimite Cream habit forming or addictive?

Pedimite Cream does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Pedimite Cream will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Pedimite Cream should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Pedimite Cream in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Pedimite Cream Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pedimite Cream

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Pedimite Cream and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pedimite Cream

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pedimite Cream with alcohol will be.

Unknown