ZoZo-50 Lotion 50 ml

ZoZo-50 Lotion Permethrin 5% Lotion is a prescription-strength topical medication used primarily to treat scabies infestations, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites. It is a synthetic pyrethroid that acts as a parasiticidal agent, killing the mites and their eggs. 

Benefits of ZoZo-50 Lotion

Ø  Highly Effective Scabicide: It is considered one of the most effective treatments for scabies, with high cure rates after one or two applications.

Ø  Relieves Itching: By killing the mites causing the infestation, it helps relieve the intense itching associated with scabies.

Ø  Minimal Systemic Absorption: When applied to the skin, very little of the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream (<0.5% in the first 48 hours), making it relatively safe for the body.

Ø  Easy Application: It is a topical treatment that can be applied at home. 

Ingredients of ZoZo-50 Lotion

Ø  Active Ingredient: Permethrin 5% w/w (50 mg in 1 g).

Ø  Inactive Ingredients: Typically includes butylated hydroxytoluene, coconut oil, glycerin, lanolin alcohols, mineral oil, and water.

Ø  Preservative: Formaldehyde 0.1% is often added as a preservative. 

How to Use ZoZo-50 Lotion

Ø  Prepare Skin: Take a warm, comfortable bath or shower. Let the skin cool and dry thoroughly before application.

Ø  Application: Apply a thin layer of the lotion/cream over the entire body, from the neck down to the soles of the feet.

Ø  Target Areas: Pay special attention to skin folds, between fingers and toes, underarms, navel, and genital area.

Ø  Children and Elderly: For infants, young children, and adults over 65, also apply to the scalp, hairline, temples, and forehead, avoiding the immediate area around the eyes and mouth.

Ø  Duration: Leave the medication on the skin for 8–14 hours (usually overnight) before washing it off with soap and water.

Ø  Reapplication: If you wash your hands or any body part within 8 hours of application, you must reapply the lotion to that area.

Ø  Second Treatment: A second application is often required 7–14 days after the first to kill any mites that hatched in the interim. 

Side Effects of ZoZo-50 Lotion

While generally safe, some individuals may experience side effects: 

Ø  Common (Transient): Mild burning, stinging, tingling, redness, itching, or numbness of the skin.

Ø  Post-Treatment Itching: It is normal to feel itchy for up to 4 weeks after treatment; this does not mean the treatment failed.

Ø  Serious: Severe rash, swelling of the face or mouth, difficulty breathing (allergic reaction).

Ø  Rare: Contact dermatitis. 

Important Precautions of ZoZo-50 Lotion

Ø  Family Treatment: Scabies is highly contagious. All household members and close contacts should be treated simultaneously, even if they have no symptoms.

Ø  Wash Fabrics: Wash all bedding, clothing, and towels used within the last 3 days in hot water and dry on high heat.

Ø  Avoid Contact: Do not use on broken or infected skin.

Ø  Contraindications: Do not use if you are allergic to permethrin or chrysanthemum plants.

Ø  Pets: Permethrin is highly toxic to cats.