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1. Drug used in 'Scabies' is:
- A. Sulfasalazine
- B. Sulfasalazine
- C. Sulfasalazine
- D. Sulfasalazine
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Permethrin is the drug of choice for the treatment of scabies.
Topical permethrin should be administered every 2 - 3 days for 1 - 2 weeks to treat crusted scabies. Benzyl benzoate 25% (with or without tea tree oil) Benzyl benzoate may be used as an alternative topical agent to permethrin.
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