Head reflux in adults and children over 3 years of age. The product is used therapeutically in the head lice to remove parasites, as well as prophylactically in people who are in direct contact with persons with a history of head lice.
Composition:
1 ml of shampoo contains 10 mg of permethrin. The preparation contains: methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate and propylene glycol.
Action:
Antiparasitic preparation for external use acting on the head louse. The permethrin neurotoxic action consists in prolonging the opening of voltage-dependent sodium channels in the cell membrane of parasite neurons, changes in nerve conduction in the body of lice, central and peripheral nervous system lice infestation. The permethrin effectiveness in a concentration of 10 mg / ml is 91.5-99%. Permethrin is absorbed from undamaged skin and mucous membranes in a small amount (0.5-2%).
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to the active substance, other pyrethroids, pyrethroids or to any of the excipients of the medicinal shampoo.
Precautions:
The product should only be used on the hair of the head; Do not use on eyebrows, eyelashes and pubic lice. Do not use the preparation in people with allergic reactions. Avoid contact of the preparation and the generated foam with eyes. If skin irritation occurs, the preparation should be discontinued. If the treatment of head lice is ineffective, the patient should contact a physician so that the doctor can decide whether to continue treatment with another medicine. It should not be used in children under 3 years of age due to insufficient data on safety. Due to the content of propylene glycol, the preparation may cause skin irritation. Due to the content of methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate, the preparation may cause allergic reactions (possible late-type reactions).
Pregnancy and lactation:
The use of the preparation during pregnancy and during breastfeeding can only be decided by a doctor (no tests).
Side effects:
Transient and minor skin reactions may occur, most often in the form of burning, itching. Pruritus was found in 7% of patients, erythema and rash were noted by 1-2%. Adverse reactions observed in people who frequently use permethrin (eg medical staff) were related to permethrin's action on the nervous system and were usually manifested by parasthesia, excitement, muscle twitching, hyperaesthesia, light itching and burning. These symptoms resolved within 24 hours.
Dosage:
Outwardly. Adults and children over 3 years old: apply shampoo to wet hair and distribute it evenly, with special attention to the area behind the ears and the back of the head. The hair should be massaged until abundant foam is obtained. The resulting foam should be left for 10 minutes, then rinse the hair thoroughly with water and comb it thoroughly with a comb attached to the pack to remove dead lice and their eggs (nits). After 10 days, the treatment should be repeated. If the presence of live lice is found after repeated treatment, it may mean that they are resistant to permethrin.
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