Lyclear Dermal Cream Lyclear Dermal Cream is used to treat scabies & crab lice. Permethrin belongs to a group of medicines called the pyrethroids which are anti-parasitic agents. Ingredients The active ingredient is Permethrin (5% w/w). The other ingredients are coconut oil, glyceryl monostearate, macrogol cetyl ether, cetomacrogol 1000, isopropyl myristate, lanolin alcohols/liquid paraffin mixture, butylated hydroxytoluene (E321) glycerol, formaldehyde solution, carbomer, sodium hydroxide & purified water. Directions Scabies: Adults & children 2 months & over: apply to clean, dry, cool skin. If a warm bath has been taken prior to treatment the skin should be allowed to cool before the cream is applied. Wash whole body thoroughly 8-12 hours after treatment. Not recommended below 2 months. Crab lice: suitable for adults over 18 years only. Sufficient cream should be applied to cover the pubic region, perianal, inner thighs down to the knees & any hair that grows up from the pubic area to the chest/stomach.