• Acthrin 5% Soap is an antiparasitic medication
• It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin
• This medicine works by killing the insects (mites) and their eggs
• Your doctor will explain how to use Acthrin 5% Soap and how much you need
• Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly
• Your skin should be clean, dry, and cool before using it
• Your whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-14 hours after you have used this medicine
• Most people only need to use it once to treat their condition but, if a second application is needed, wait at least 7 days
• Sometimes itching may last for a few weeks after treating scabies
• This is probably an allergic reaction to dead mites and not a sign that the treatment has failed.
• The most common side effects include mild burning, stinging, or tingling where the medicine is applied
• Most side effects are usually mild and not everyone gets them.
• Before using it, let your doctor know if you have any skin conditions or allergies to medicines, food, or other substances, or if you have asthma
• Though this medicine is generally thought to be safe, you should ask for your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Acthrin 5% Soap

• In Scabies Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin
• Acthrin 5% Soap is an anti-parasite medicine
• It works by paralyzing and killing the mites and their eggs
• Generally, the cream should be applied to the whole body except the face and head but follow your doctor’s advice
• It should be thoroughly washed off after 8-12 hours
• Often one application is enough to treat the condition completely but sometimes a second one may be required a week later
• This will get rid of the itching, swelling, and redness caused by mites
• However, dead mites may still make you itch for some time.

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