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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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