Anti-Parasitic prescription drugs

A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside another organism and causes harm. Parasites generally enter the body through the mouth or skin. Parasites that enter through the mouth are swallowed and can remain in the intestine or burrow through the intestinal wall and invade other organs.

Most skin parasites are tiny insects or worms that burrow into the skin and make their home there. Some parasites live in the skin for part of their life cycle; others would be permanent residents.

Scabies is a mite infestation that produces tiny reddish bumps and itching. Scabies is caused by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabei. The infestation spreads easily from person to person on physical contact, often spreading though an entire household. The hallmark of scabies is intense itching, which is usually worse at night. The burrows of the mites are often visible as very thin linesup to 1/2 inch long. The burrows can be anywhere on the body except the face. Common sites are the webs between the fingers and toes, the wrists, ankles, buttocks.

OriginalDrugs.com offers prices of the following Anti-Parasitic prescription drugs:

Drugs used to treat scabies

Elimite (Permethrin) - 5% Topical Cream.

Scabies can be cured by applying a cream containing 5% permethrin, which is left on the skin overnight and then washed off. Even after successful treatment, itching may persist for up to 2 weeks because of a continued allergic reaction to the mite bodies, which remain in the skin for a while.

Antihelmintics

Vermox - 100 mg chewable tablets.

Vermox (Mebendazole) is an anti-worm medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.