Drug of choice in scabies is:
High-Yield Explanation
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.