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Danbot: Add pediatric AntibioticDose entries for Permethrin and Ivermectin

2026-03-20T13:11:35Z

Add pediatric AntibioticDose entries for Permethrin and Ivermectin

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	**Contraindicated in lactating women and children < 15kg		**Contraindicated in lactating women and children < 15kg

	===~~Infants~~===		===Pediatric===
	*~~'''[[~~Permethrin~~]]'''~~ 5% is FDA approved for > 2 months of age ~~although still~~ recommended for neonatal scabies~~<ref>Subramaniam S. Rutman MS. Wnger JK. A papulopustular, vesicular~~, ~~crusted rash~~ in ~~a 4-week old neonate. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2013~~;~~29:1210-1212</ref~~>		*{{AntibioticDose\|disease=Scabies\|drug=Permethrin\|dose=5% cream, apply head to toe (avoid mucous membranes), leave 8-12hrs, wash off; repeat in 1-2 weeks\|context=Pediatric (>2 months)\|population=Pediatric}}
	**May require application head to toe (~~avoid mucus membranes~~)		**FDA approved for >2 months of age; also recommended for neonatal scabies
	**Leave on for 8-12 hours, then wash off		*{{AntibioticDose\|disease=Scabies\|drug=Ivermectin\|dose=200mcg/kg PO, repeat in 2 weeks; only for children >15kg\|context=Pediatric Severe (>15kg)\|population=Pediatric}}

Danbot: Convert key drugs to AntibioticDose with disease=Scabies

2026-03-20T01:42:14Z

Convert key drugs to AntibioticDose with disease=Scabies

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	===Adults===		===Adults===
	*'''[[Permethrin]]''' ~~5% cream~~ for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref>		*'''{{AntibioticDose\|disease=Scabies\|drug=Permethrin\|dose=5% cream neck down leave 8-12hrs repeat 1-2wks\|context=First line adults\|population=Adult}}''' for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref>
	**Apply from neck down		**Apply from neck down
	**Leave on for 8-12hr before washing off		**Leave on for 8-12hr before washing off
	**Has 95-98% success rate, may reapply in 1-2wks if incomplete effect		**Has 95-98% success rate, may reapply in 1-2wks if incomplete effect
	*'''[[Ivermectin]]''' ~~200 mcg/kg may be necessary for severe infection~~		*'''{{AntibioticDose\|disease=Scabies\|drug=Ivermectin\|dose=200mcg/kg PO repeat in 2wks\|context=Severe infection\|population=Adult}}'''
	**Also viable option in adolescent or adult with insecure social situation		**Also viable option in adolescent or adult with insecure social situation
	**Success rate 70%, increases if give repeat dose 2wks after		**Success rate 70%, increases if give repeat dose 2wks after

Rossdonaldson1: /* Avoid */

2019-10-28T21:02:59Z

Avoid

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	**May require application head to toe (avoid mucus membranes)		**May require application head to toe (avoid mucus membranes)
	**Leave on for 8-12 hours, then wash off		**Leave on for 8-12 hours, then wash off

	~~===Avoid===~~
	*'''[[Lindane]]''' - effective treatment but associated with potential for toxic manifestations (seizures, neurotoxicity)
	**Reserved for refractory cases

Rossdonaldson1: /* General Care */

2019-10-28T21:01:24Z

General Care

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	~~===General Care===~~
	*Wash all linens/clothes in hot water or bag bulky items and keep sealed for 2wks
	*Pruritus may continue for weeks despite successful elimination of infestation
	**Consider steroids for symptom relief

	===Adults===		===Adults===
	*'''[[Permethrin]]''' 5% cream for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref>		*'''[[Permethrin]]''' 5% cream for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref>

ClaireLewis at 00:11, 16 September 2019

2019-09-16T00:11:21Z

Mholtz at 02:45, 11 August 2015

2015-08-11T02:45:15Z

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			===General Care===
			*Wash all linens/clothes in hot water or bag bulky items and keep sealed for 2wks
			*Pruritus may continue for weeks despite successful elimination of infestation
			**Consider steroids for symptom relief

	===Adults===		===Adults===
	*Permethrin 5% cream for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref>		*'''Permethrin''' 5% cream for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref>
	**Apply from neck down		**Apply from neck down
	**Infants may require application to scalp/face (avoid mucus membranes)
	**Leave on for 8-12hr before washing off		**Leave on for 8-12hr before washing off
	**Has 95-98% success rate, may reapply in 1-2wks if incomplete effect		**Has 95-98% success rate, may reapply in 1-2wks if incomplete effect
	*Ivermectin 200 mcg/kg may be necessary for severe infection		*'''Ivermectin''' 200 mcg/kg may be necessary for severe infection
	**Also viable option in adolescent or adult with insecure social situation		**Also viable option in adolescent or adult with insecure social situation
	**Success rate 70%, increases if give repeat dose 2wks after		**Success rate 70%, increases if give repeat dose 2wks after
	**Contraindicated in lactating women and children < 15kg		**Contraindicated in lactating women and children < 15kg
	*Wash linens/clothes in hot water or bag bulky items and keep sealed for 2wks
	*Pruritus may continue for weeks despite successful elimination of infestation
	**Consider steroids for symptom relief

	===Infants===		===Infants===
	*Permethrin 5% is FDA approved for > 2 months of age although still recommended for neonatal scabies <ref>Subramaniam S. Rutman MS. Wnger JK. A papulopustular, vesicular, crusted rash in a 4-week old neonate. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2013;29:1210-1212</ref>		*'''Permethrin''' 5% is FDA approved for > 2 months of age although still recommended for neonatal scabies<ref>Subramaniam S. Rutman MS. Wnger JK. A papulopustular, vesicular, crusted rash in a 4-week old neonate. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2013;29:1210-1212</ref>
			**May require application head to toe (avoid mucus membranes)
			**Leave on for 8-12 hours, then wash off

	===Avoid===		===Avoid===
	Lindane - ~~previous~~ treatment but associated with potential for toxic manifestations; seizures		*'''Lindane''' - effective treatment but associated with potential for toxic manifestations (seizures, neurotoxicity)
			**Reserved for refractory cases

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2015-06-17T20:42:44Z

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===Adults===
*Permethrin 5% cream for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref>
**Apply from neck down
**Infants may require application to scalp/face (avoid mucus membranes)
**Leave on for 8-12hr before washing off
**Has 95-98% success rate, may reapply in 1-2wks if incomplete effect
*Ivermectin 200 mcg/kg may be necessary for severe infection
**Also viable option in adolescent or adult with insecure social situation
**Success rate 70%, increases if give repeat dose 2wks after
**Contraindicated in lactating women and children < 15kg
*Wash linens/clothes in hot water or bag bulky items and keep sealed for 2wks
*Pruritus may continue for weeks despite successful elimination of infestation
**Consider steroids for symptom relief

===Infants===
*Permethrin 5% is FDA approved for > 2 months of age although still recommended for neonatal scabies <ref>Subramaniam S. Rutman MS. Wnger JK. A papulopustular, vesicular, crusted rash in a 4-week old neonate. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2013;29:1210-1212</ref>

===Avoid===
Lindane - previous treatment but associated with potential for toxic manifestations; seizures

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	===Adults===		===Adults===
	*'''Permethrin''' 5% cream for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref>		*'''[[Permethrin]]''' 5% cream for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref>
	**Apply from neck down		**Apply from neck down
	**Leave on for 8-12hr before washing off		**Leave on for 8-12hr before washing off
	**Has 95-98% success rate, may reapply in 1-2wks if incomplete effect		**Has 95-98% success rate, may reapply in 1-2wks if incomplete effect
	*'''Ivermectin''' 200 mcg/kg may be necessary for severe infection		*'''[[Ivermectin]]''' 200 mcg/kg may be necessary for severe infection
	**Also viable option in adolescent or adult with insecure social situation		**Also viable option in adolescent or adult with insecure social situation
	**Success rate 70%, increases if give repeat dose 2wks after		**Success rate 70%, increases if give repeat dose 2wks after
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	===Infants===		===Infants===
	*'''Permethrin''' 5% is FDA approved for > 2 months of age although still recommended for neonatal scabies<ref>Subramaniam S. Rutman MS. Wnger JK. A papulopustular, vesicular, crusted rash in a 4-week old neonate. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2013;29:1210-1212</ref>		*'''[[Permethrin]]''' 5% is FDA approved for > 2 months of age although still recommended for neonatal scabies<ref>Subramaniam S. Rutman MS. Wnger JK. A papulopustular, vesicular, crusted rash in a 4-week old neonate. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2013;29:1210-1212</ref>
	**May require application head to toe (avoid mucus membranes)		**May require application head to toe (avoid mucus membranes)
	**Leave on for 8-12 hours, then wash off		**Leave on for 8-12 hours, then wash off

	===Avoid===		===Avoid===
	*'''Lindane''' - effective treatment but associated with potential for toxic manifestations (seizures, neurotoxicity)		*'''[[Lindane]]''' - effective treatment but associated with potential for toxic manifestations (seizures, neurotoxicity)
	**Reserved for refractory cases		**Reserved for refractory cases