This brand name is authorized in United States
The drug ELIMITE contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Permethrin
UNII 509F88P9SZ - PERMETHRIN
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The principal physiological action in insects (lice) exposed to permethrin is induction of electrochemical abnormalities across the membranes of excitable cells, leading to sensory hyperexcitability, inco-ordination and prostration. It is assumed that the mode of action against arachnids (mites) is similar. |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: US | FDA, National Drug Code | Identifier(s): 40076-230 |
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