Paper II — 2023 July (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q18

Paper II

2023 July (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)

Question

Drugs used in scabies

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Answer

Permethrin, Benzyl benzoate (also Ivermectin, Lindane) — applied topically to kill Sarcoptes scabiei mites; permethrin is generally preferred first-line given its favorable safety and efficacy profile, with oral ivermectin used for crusted/refractory scabies.

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