PERMITE 5% CREAM is a topical cream used for the treatment of scabies, a skin infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. The cream contains permethrin, a medication that kills the mites and their eggs. It is applied to the affected areas of the skin and left on for a specified period of time before being washed off. PERMITE 5% CREAM is effective in treating scabies and relieving symptoms such as itching and rash.