Drug used in 'Scabies' is:
A
Sulfasalazine
B
Ivermectin
C
Permethrin
D
Streptomycin
Correct Answer: Permethrin
Permethrin is the drug of choice for the treatment of scabies. Topical permethrin should be administered every 2 - 3 days for 1 - 2 weeks to treat crusted scabies. Benzyl benzoate 25% (with or without tea tree oil) Benzyl benzoate may be used as an alternative topical agent to permethrin.