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Sb Lice Treatment - Permethrin - Topical Cream Rinse Brand Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Sb Lice Treatment.
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- purr-METH-rin
Usage Instructions
- Use after the hair has been washed with regular shampoo, rinsed completely with water and towel dried.
- Apply an amount sufficient to saturate the hair and scalp (especially behind the ears and on the neck).
- This should be left on for 10 minutes (no more, no less), then rinsed off completely with water.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- Apply this medication as soon as possible after it is prescribed.
- Use only the amount prescribed.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
- Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
Sb Lice Treatment Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Read Before Using Sb Lice Treatment (precautions)
- Tell your doctor if you have.
Possible Side Effects
- Itching, tingling, numbness, redness or irritation may occur.
- If these effects continue, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop.
Drug Compatibility Recommendations
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Sb Lice Treatment Miscellaneous Notes
- One application is usually all that is needed.
- Flush eyes with water immediately should the medication come into contact with your eyes.
- Nits may be removed with the comb provided.
- All head wear, scarves, coats and bedding should be disinfected by machine washing in hot water and drying in a dryer (at high setting) for 20 minutes.
- Articles that cannot be machined-washed can be dry cleaned, sealed in plastic for 2 weeks, or sprayed with a product specifically designed for this purpose.
- Brushes or combs may be soaked in hot water (above 130 degrees F or 54 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
Medicinal Applications
- This rinse is used for the single-application treatment of head lice.
- A single follow-up application may be given in 7 days if live lice are still present.