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Can Permethrin Cause Liver Dysfunction?

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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.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (6 hours later)
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.
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Can Permethrin Cause Liver Dysfunction?

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.