ACCTHRIN LOTION

ACCTHRIN Lotion 

The image clearly identifies:

• Brand: ACCOTT

• Product: ACCTHRIN Lotion

• Active ingredient: Permethrin 5% w/w

• Pack size: 60 mL

• Label indication: “For eradication of scabies & pediculosis”

1. Permethrin 5%

This is the medicinal active ingredient.

Permethrin 5% = 50 mg of permethrin per gram of lotion.

It is a synthetic pyrethroid that acts on the nervous system of mites and lice, causing paralysis and death. Permethrin 5% is an established topical treatment for scabies. (CDC)

For comparison, the ACCTHRIN soap you showed previously contains permethrin 1%, whereas this lotion contains 5%.

Composition summary

ComponentConcentrationFunctionPermethrin5% w/wScabicide/ectoparasiticide; kills scabies mitesLotion base/excipientsRemaining ~95%Vehicle that spreads the active ingredient over the skin

Important: The photograph only reveals the active ingredient. It does not show the manufacturer's complete excipient list, so I cannot accurately claim that particular ingredients such as mineral oil, glycerin, carbomer, etc. are present in this ACCOTT formulation.

For comparison, approved 5% permethrin creams from other manufacturers can contain ingredients such as carbomer, glycerin, mineral oil, isopropyl myristate, emulsifiers and purified water—but formulations vary by manufacturer. (DailyMed)

Why 5% matters

For classic scabies, CDC guidance lists permethrin 5% cream as a first-line treatment. It is generally applied to the appropriate body surfaces and washed off after 8–14 hours; a second application about a week later may sometimes be necessary. (CDC)

This is different from your previous permethrin 1% soap. The two products should not be assumed to be interchangeable merely because both contain permethrin.

Scabies vs. lice

The package claims treatment of both:

Scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei)
→ Permethrin 5% is a standard topical scabies treatment. (CDC)

Pediculosis (lice)
→ Permethrin is also used against lice, although the appropriate concentration/formulation and treatment schedule depend on the type of lice. CDC guidance, for example, lists permethrin 1% cream rinse for pubic lice. (CDC)

Important usage/safety point

This is a medicated antiparasitic lotion, not an ordinary body lotion.

• Apply only according to the product's instructions/prescriber's directions.

• Avoid eyes and mucous membranes.

• Don't apply repeatedly just because itching remains—the itching from scabies can persist for weeks even after the mites have been eliminated. (CDC)

• New burrows or new pimple-like lesions, or persistent symptoms beyond the expected period, can indicate treatment failure or reinfestation and warrant medical review. (CDC)

• Household/close contacts may need simultaneous assessment/treatment, and bedding, clothing and towels should be appropriately cleaned to reduce reinfestation. (CDC)

Bottom line

ACCTHRIN Lotion = Permethrin 5% w/w, 60 mL, specifically labeled for scabies and pediculosis.

The confirmed composition from this image is 5% permethrin. The remaining ingredients cannot be reliably determined from the front label. (CDC)