Scabies
An intensely itchy skin infestation caused by tiny burrowing mites.
Ivermectin
Ivermectin
3/6/12mg
Ivermectin tablets come in 3mg, 6mg and 12mg strengths for parasitic worm infections including strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis, and for scabies, in packs of 10 to 270 tablets.
Permethrin
Permethrin
30g
Permethrin is a topical treatment for scabies and head lice, sold here as a 30g tube applied to the skin or scalp and left on for a set time.
Stromectol
Ivermectin
3/6/12mg
Stromectol here means generic ivermectin tablets in 3mg, 6mg and 12mg strengths, used to treat scabies, strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis (river blindness).
Sources
- About Scabies - CDC — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Scabies - NHS — NHS
What causes scabies?
Scabies is caused by the human itch mite. The microscopic mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin, where it lives and lays its eggs. The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash.
What are the names of medicines for scabies?
For scabies, these medicines can be ordered online here. Permethrin is sold here as generic Acticin and generic Elimite. Ivermectin is sold here as generic Stromectol and ivermectin tablets. Crotamiton is sold here as generic Eurax. More are listed on this page. Each one has its own product page with its strengths and pack sizes.
Where can I order medicine for scabies in Hong Kong?
You can order medicines for scabies online here, for example generic Acticin, generic Elimite and generic Eurax. Tracked courier delivery to Hong Kong takes 5 to 9 business days, and standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days without tracking. To order, choose the strength and pack size on the product page, add it to the cart and pay on the secure payment page by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or by Bitcoin or Ethereum. Every order ships in plain, unbranded packaging.
Is scabies very contagious?
Scabies is very infectious. It spreads through close skin contact with a person who has scabies, and less commonly by sharing clothing, towels or bedding used by an infected person.
What other names are medicines for scabies sold under?
Nix, Lyclear and Permite are brand names of permethrin. Mectizan is a brand name of ivermectin. The medicines listed here are generics, not the original brands.
How long does scabies take to show up?
The first time a person gets scabies, symptoms typically take 4 to 8 weeks to develop. A person with scabies can transmit it during this time even if they do not have symptoms.
How much does medicine for scabies cost?
The cards on this page show the starting price per unit of each medicine for scabies. Each product page gives the price for every strength and pack size, in Hong Kong dollars, US dollars or another currency you pick from the currency menu.
Can scabies live on clothes?
Scabies mites generally do not survive more than two to three days away from human skin. Sharing clothing, towels or bedding used by a person with scabies can spread scabies, though less commonly than skin contact. Items that cannot be washed or dry-cleaned can be sealed in a closed plastic bag for several days to a week.
How to prevent scabies from spreading?
To control the spread of scabies, treat all household members and close contacts at the same time as the person with scabies. Avoid close skin contact with a person who has scabies, and avoid sharing items such as clothing or bedding used by a person who has scabies. Wash clothing, towels and bedding used next to the skin during the three days before starting treatment.