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Product details
- Generic
- Permethrin
- Therapeutic area
- Anti-infectives
- Drug class
- Antiparasitic medicines
- ATC
- P03AC
- Strength
- 5% w/w
- Dosage form
- Cream
- Pack
- 30gm
- Registration no.
- 051099
- Price record verified
- 2026-08-24
- Latest DRAP source check
- 2026-11-13 03:02
Manufacturer
Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
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View company portfolio →What Skab (Permethrin) is used for
Permethrin is a medicine that kills tiny parasites living on the skin and hair, such as scabies mites and lice. It belongs to a group of man-made insect killers called pyrethroids, which are related to natural pyrethrins from chrysanthemum flowers. It works by upsetting the nerves of the mites and lice so they cannot move and die. It comes mainly as a cream that is spread on the skin, and in some countries as a lotion for the hair and scalp. Very little of it gets into the body through the skin.
- Scabies, an itchy skin rash caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin
- Crab (pubic) lice on the body
- Head lice, as a lotion for the hair and scalp (in some countries, such as the US)
- Crusted scabies (a severe form), together with a medicine taken by mouth, under a doctor's care
Get medical help straight away if
- Get emergency help for signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips or throat, wheezing or trouble breathing.
- Get medical help straight away for difficulty breathing, which can very rarely happen in sensitive people.
- See a doctor if the skin looks infected: red, hot, swollen, crusted, or with pus. Infected scabies sores can lead to more serious infections if they are not treated.
- See a doctor if the skin irritation is severe or does not go away, or if an allergic rash with blisters or hives spreads beyond the treated area.
Side effects, warnings and interactions for Permethrin
Prepared from the sources listed by the MedInfoBase team. General information, not medical advice: it gives no doses. Your doctor or pharmacist decides the medicine and dose for you.
Our condition guides that mention Permethrin
From our condition guides, written from WHO, NICE and other opened sources. Your doctor decides if Permethrin is right for you and the dose.
- Scabies: First choice for most people. Permethrin cream is the main treatment and is used in pregnancy, breastfeeding and in babies over 2 months on medical advice. Benzyl benzoate is another option listed by WHO, but it is less effective and more irritating to the skin. Usually applied to the whole body, and a second treatment is usually needed
About Skab 5% w/w cream
Skab 5% w/w cream contains Permethrin 5% w/w. It is registered with DRAP by Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd (registration no. 051099). Its official price is PKR 122.76 for a pack of 30gm. The price changed from PKR 116.98 to PKR 122.76 on 18 August 2026. It is sold in 3 pack sizes: 30gm, 40gm and 90gm. Skab is also available as 50 mg/g cream and 50 mg lotion. 1 other brand of Permethrin 5% w/w (cream) is registered in Pakistan. Compare all brands and prices →
Skab 5% w/w pack sizes and prices
Other strengths of Skab
All 1 other brands of Permethrin 5% w/w cream in Pakistan
These 1 brands are alternatives (substitutes) to Skab: each contains Permethrin 5% w/w cream. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.
| Brand | Company | Pack | Official price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaveo | Hiranis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | 30gm | PKR 122.76 | PKR 4.09 / g |
Where to buy
MedInfoBase does not sell medicines and takes no orders. The company below holds the DRAP registration for Skab, so it is the right place for a pharmacy, distributor or hospital buyer to ask about supply. A patient should buy from a licensed pharmacy.
- Registration holder
- Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd, Rawalpindi
- DRAP registration
- 051099
- Phone
- +92 51 5133060-8
- info@shaigan.com
- Website
- https://shaigan.com/
- Contact page
- Company contact page
Contact details as published by the company, last checked on 16 August 2026 (not yet independently verified). The price on this page is the official DRAP maximum retail price: a pharmacy may charge that or less, never more.
Official price over time
PKR 116.98 to 122.76 (+4.9%) between 24 Sep 2025 and 18 Aug 2026 · 2 official price records · pack 30gm
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Cite this price history
MedInfoBase. Skab 5% w/w, 30gm: official price history (source: DRAP PharmaPrice Index). https://medinfobase.com/brand/skab-5-w-w-051099-30gm-shaigan-pharmaceuticals-pvt-ltd-12940/ (accessed 13 November 2026).
Official price history
| Amount | Effective from | Verified | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKR 122.76 | 2026-08-18 | 2026-08-24 | DRAP PharmaPrice Index | Current |
| PKR 116.98 | 2025-09-24 | 2026-08-09 | DRAP PharmaPrice Index | Historical |
Cite this record
Medicine record · DRAP registration 051099Price and registration data on this page were observed on 24 August 2026. Records change over time, so please cite the observation date alongside the access date.