Velmect Soap
Product introduction
Velmect Soap is a combination medicine that is used to treat scabies. It kills the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs. It also kills head lices.
Velmect Soap is a combination of two medicines: Velmect Soap1 and Velmect Soap2.
Velmect Soap is a combination of two medicines: Velmect Soap1 and Velmect Soap2.
Uses of Velmect Soap
Benefits of Velmect Soap
In Scabies
Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Velmect Soap kills the mites and their eggs present on the skin. This gives relief from itching, swelling and redness. Velmect Soap also helps kill head lices and their eggs, therbey giving you relief from itching and irritation caused by lice. It is normally effective in one or two applications however complete the course of treatment for better results.
Side effects of Velmect Soap
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Velmect
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Dry skin
How to use Velmect Soap
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
How Velmect Soap works
Velmect Soap is a combination of two medicines: Cetrimide and Permethrin. It works kills microrganisms that cause scabies. It is also potent in paralyzing and killing the lice and their eggs.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Velmect Soap during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Velmect Soap during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Velmect Soap?
If you miss a dose of Velmect Soap, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Velmect Soap
₹1.6/gm of Soap
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Escrab Soap
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Quick tips
- Velmect Soap is prescribed for the treatment of scabies (a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin).
- Apply a thin layer of this medicine all over the body and leave it for 8-14 hours before taking a bath or shower.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- You will still be itchy for a while after successful treatment. If the itching becomes troublesome to you, consult your doctor to ease this. Moisturizing creams can provide temporary relief from itching.
- Clothes, towels, and bed linen should be machine-washed with hot water after the first application of treatment. This helps kills the scabies mites.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
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- Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirecct. Permethrin. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Cetrimide. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Velnourish Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: YELENAHALI, BANGALURU-560076
Country of origin: India
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