Which medication is effective against scabies?

The medication effective against scabies is a scabicide. Scabies is caused by infestation with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, and treatment typically involves the use of substances specifically designed to eradicate these mites and their eggs. Scabicides, such as permethrin or ivermectin, work by either immobilizing or killing the mites, thus alleviating symptoms and addressing the underlying infestation.

While pediculicides are effective against lice and antifungals treat fungal infections, and analgesics manage pain, they do not target the scabies mite directly. Therefore, a scabicide is the appropriate choice for treating scabies, as it is formulated to specifically address the condition caused by these parasites.