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Permethrin

treats head lice.

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How to use Permethrin

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

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Treats head lice

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  • Inspect • all household members should be checked by another person for lice and/or nits (eggs) • use a magnifying glass in bright light to help you see the lice and nits (eggs) • use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair • look for tiny nits near the scalp, beginning at the back of the neck and behind the ears • small sections of hair (1-2 inches wide) should be examined at a time • unlike dandruff, nits stick to the hair
  • Dandruff should move when lightly touched. • if either lice or nits (eggs) are found, treat with the creme rinse Treat • wash hair with a shampoo without conditioner
  • Do not use a shampoo that contains a conditioner or a conditioner alone since this may decrease the activity of the creme rinse
  • Rinse with water. • towel dry hair so it is damp but not wet • shake the bottle well • completely saturate the hair and scalp with the creme rinse
  • Begin to apply the creme rinse behind the ears and at the back of the neck. • keep the creme rinse out of the eyes
  • Protect the eyes with a washcloth or towel. • leave the creme rinse on the hair for 10 minutes, but no longer • rinse with warm water • towel dry hair and comb out tangles • if live lice are seen seven days or more after the first treatment, a second treatment should be given Remove Lice/Nits • remove nits by combing the hair with the special small tooth comb provided
  • Remaining nits may be removed by hand (using a throw-away glove), or cutting the nits out. …
While you are taking it

• keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel • if product gets into the eyes, immediately flush with large amounts of water • scalp itching or redness may occur

Talk to a doctor first if
  • Ask a doctor before use if you are • allergic to ragweed
  • May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic episode
Warnings

For external use only Do not use • on children under 2 months of age • near the eyes • inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina • on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See your doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you are • allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic episode. When using this product • keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel • if product gets into the eyes, immediately flush with large amounts of water • scalp itching or redness may occur Stop use and see a doctor if • breathing difficulty occurs • eye irritation occurs • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional …

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Stop use and see a doctor if • breathing difficulty occurs • eye irritation occurs • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

How to store it

• read all the directions and warnings in the Consumer Information Insert before use. Keep the carton. It contains important information. • store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2022-11-21.

Brands around the world

Products with Permethrin as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

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Questions about Permethrin

What is Permethrin used for?

treats head lice (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Permethrin?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Inspect • all household members should be checked by another person for lice and/or nits (eggs) • use a magnifying glass in bright light to help you see the lice and nits (eggs) • use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair • look for tiny nits near the scalp, beginning at the back of the neck and behind the ears • small sections of hair (1-2…

Do I need a prescription for Permethrin?

In many countries Permethrin is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Permethrin?

Permethrin is sold under names such as Acticin, Elimite, Nix Cream Rinse, Good Sense Lice Killing Creme Rinse. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Permethrin is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.