Permethrin is a common synthetic chemical, widely used as an insecticide, acaricide, and insect repellent. It belongs to the family of synthetic chemicals called pyrethroids and functions as a neurotoxin, affecting neuron membranes by prolonging sodium channel activation. It is not known to rapidly harm most mammals or birds, but is dangerously to...
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(pәr-meth´rin) a topical insecticide used in the treatment of scabies and head louse or tick infestation. It is also applied to objects such as furniture and bedding.
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Defend, Coopers) a topical antiparasitic agent.
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