What does permethrin do to humans?

Signs and symptoms of poisoning following very high exposure include abnormal facial sensation, dizziness, salivation, headache, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and irritability to sound and touch. Pulmonary edema, seizures, and fasciculation may occur in more severe cases.

Is permethrin toxic to humans?

Inhaling Permethrin can irritate the nose, throat and lungs.  Exposure to Permethrin can cause headache, dizziness, fatigue, excessive salivation, muscle weakness, nausea and vomiting.  Permethrin may affect the liver.

What is permethrin found in?

Products containing permethrin may be liquids, powders, dusts, aerosol solutions, sprays, and treated clothing. Permethrin is used in cattle ear tags and flea collars, or in spot-on treatments for dogs. There are currently more than 1400 registered products containing permethrin.

Can I spray permethrin on my skin?

We said it before, but it’s worth repeating: Permethrin spray is only for your clothes and gear. Don’t apply it to your skin. And when treating clothes, stick to outerwear: The Environmental Protection Agency says you shouldn’t treat underwear with permethrin. Spray while the clothes are off your body

Can I buy permethrin cream over-the-counter?

Permethrin is a prescription cream used to treat scabies. It’s also available in a lower strength as an over-the-counter lotion and is used to treat head lice.

What is another name for permethrin cream?

The following medications for the treatment of scabies are available only by prescription. Permethrin cream 5% Brand name product: Elimite* Permethrin is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of scabies in persons who are at least 2 months of age

Where to buy permethrin in Namibia?

This is available at the Vet shop across Namibia and it is likely to get some at over the counter too as well