Table 2. Summary of drugs for scabies treatment in children, pregnant and breastfeeding women

Drugs	Use in children	Use in pregnancy	Use in breastfeeding
Topical 5% permethrin	Safe in children ≥2 months (FDA)	Approved	Not recommended
Topical 10% crotamiton	Safe in children	Not recommended	Not recommended
Oral ivermectin	Not approved in children <15 kg or 5 years of age	Only recommended in France	Only recommended in France

FDA, Food and Drug Administration.