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Description
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is a medicated soap that contains Permethrin. It is used to treat scabies (a contagious itchy skin condition caused by mites). It also kills head lice. This medicine kills the mites and their eggs and cures the infection.
Tick & Flea 1% Soap has some side effects like itching/redness on the skin, rash at the site of application, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or worsen. Do not use this medicated soap if you are allergic to it.
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is for external use only. It is used by adults and in children above 2 months of age on a regular basis. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, and do not swallow the medicated water while using this soap. Regular use of this medicine decreases skin infection.
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is not recommended for use in children below 2 months of age as the safety and efficacy data for use are not available. Inform your doctor if you have any other skin conditions and all your current medicines. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Tick & Flea 1% Soap
Nt-Scab 1% Soap
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Tick & Flea 1% Soap
Itching or rash of the skin and scalp
Redness of the skin
Infected and pus filled areas on the skin and scalp
Tingling and numbness of skin
Burning or stinging sensation
Skin rash
Uses of Tick & Flea 1% Soap
What is it prescribed for?
Lice infestation
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is used to kill lice present on the scalp, pubic area, and other parts of your skin.
Scabies
Scabies is a skin condition caused by an infestation of mites. They lay eggs and grow in the skin causing itching, redness, and irritation of skin if not treated. Tick & Flea 1% Soap is used in the treatment of scabies.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Tick & Flea 1% Soap to show its action is not known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Tick & Flea 1% Soap remains active is not known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Tick & Flea 1% Soap.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is considered safe to be used in pregnancy. However, consult your doctor before using this soap.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is considered safe to be used during breastfeeding. However, your doctor prescribes this medicine if the benefits to you outweigh the risks to your infant. Make sure that your child should not come in direct contact with the site of application.
Allergy
Avoid using Tick & Flea 1% Soap if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is considered safe to be used in pregnancy. However, consult your doctor before using this soap.
Breast-feeding
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is considered safe to be used during breastfeeding. However, your doctor prescribes this medicine if the benefits to you outweigh the risks to your infant. Make sure that your child should not come in direct contact with the site of application.
General warnings
Skin irritation
Tick & Flea 1% Soap may cause skin irritation in some people. Inform your doctor if you observe skin irritation after using this medicine.
External use only
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your mouth and eyes and broken skin. Rinse thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact.
Sanitization of the environment
It is advised to appropriately sanitize the bed, clothes, furniture and other items present in your house after using Tick & Flea 1% Soap to prevent the relapse of the infection caused due to the pests present on these items of regular use.
Missed Dose
Tick & Flea 1% Soap is used as and when needed. If you missed applying a dose, skip it and apply it at your next dosing time.
Overdose
An overdose of Tick & Flea 1% Soap is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, accidental ingestion may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Cortisol
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use Tick & Flea 1% Soap as instructed by your doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package leaflet.
Use it only in the amounts and for the duration prescribed by your doctor.
It is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose and other mucous membranes. Rinse immediately with water in case of accidental contact.
Keep away from the reach of the children and pets. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Tick & Flea 1% Soap works by killing microorganisms that cause scabies (an itchy skin condition). It is also effective in paralyzing and killing the lice and their eggs.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical anti-infectives, Scabicidal agent
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 9 Nov 2021
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