Drug of choice in scabies is:: (A) Malathion, (B) Ivermectin, (C) Metronidazole, (D) Benzoyl peroxide
Answer is B. Ans: b (Ivermectin) Ref: KDT, 6th ed, p. 814Ivermectin is the only drug effective orally in scabies and pediculosis.Single 0.2 mg/kg dose cures most patients.Drugs used in scabies are permethrin, ivermectin, lindane, benzyl benzoate, crotamiton and sulphur.Malathion can be used in the treatment of pediculosis.Benzoyl peroxide is an anti acne agent.