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Can Permethrin Cause Liver Dysfunction?
Question: I have been treated for scabies twice with Permethrim, for three days now I had constant gas first day diahrea and the last 2 days discharge like yellow specks is it my liver? I am concern my Dr. Asked me to repeat the treatment 5 days after the last one, she does not know about this side effect.
Brief Answer:
Liver dysfunction is rare with Permethrin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can understand your concerns.
Relapses are frequent in scabies.
Hence your doctor has prescribed a repeat therapy.
Mild adverse reactions are common with antibiotic therapy in general.
But Permethrin is well tolerated and liver dysfunction is rare.
Thank you.
Liver dysfunction is rare with Permethrin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can understand your concerns.
Relapses are frequent in scabies.
Hence your doctor has prescribed a repeat therapy.
Mild adverse reactions are common with antibiotic therapy in general.
But Permethrin is well tolerated and liver dysfunction is rare.
Thank you.
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