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USES: This medication is used to treat current and active lice infestations. It is not used to prevent future lice infestations.
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Uses
This medication is used to treat current and active lice infestations. It is not used to prevent future lice infestations.
Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Do not freeze.
How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Review the manufacturer's instruction sheet with your doctor or pharmacist and follow all directions carefully for your product.
- All household members and/or those in close contact with you should be checked for infestation and treated if infected.
- This medication is for external use only.
- Avoid applying drug to the eyes, nose, mouth and vagina.
- Do not use on eyelashes or eyebrows.
- Check with MD if these areas are infested.
- Do not use more drug than is recommended.
- Apply in a well-ventilated area.
- Apply to the hair and scalp once, thoroughly covering the affected area.
- Use a small amount of water and work the shampoo into the hair and scalp to form a lather.
- Leave on for about 10 minutes unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
- Rinse and dry with a clean towel.
- Use nit removal comb as directed.
- Wash hands immediately after use.
- Repeat the application once seven to ten days later to kill any newly hatched lice.
- Be sure to follow instructions on proper machine washing of clothing, bedding, etc., special house cleaning, plus comb and wig/hairpiece cleaning.
Side Effects
- Unlikely but report skin rash, sneezing/stuffy nose, trouble breathing, skin infection or irritation not present before starting this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies, especially drug allergies (or ragweed and chrysanthemum plants or kerosene allergy) or skin problems.
- This drug is harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known whether this drug is excreted into human milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may use.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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