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(pye RE thrins & pi PER oh nil byo TOKS ide)
U.S. Brand Names
A-200® Lice Treatment Kit [OTC]; A-200® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Licide® [OTC]; Pronto® Complete Lice Removal System [OTC]; Pronto® Plus Lice Killing Mousse Plus Vitamin E [OTC]; Pronto® Plus Lice Killing Mousse Shampoo Plus Natural Extracts and Oils [OTC]; Pronto® Plus Warm Oil Treatment and Conditioner [OTC]; RID® Maximum Strength [OTC]
Canadian Brand Names
Pronto® Lice Control; R & C™ II; R & C™ Shampoo/Conditioner; RID® Mousse
Pharmacologic Category
Antiparasitic Agent, Topical; Pediculocide; Shampoo, Pediculocide
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to pyrethrins, piperonyl butoxide, ragweed, chrysanthemums or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
How does it work?
• Pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide injure the insects and treat the infection.
How is it best taken?
• Follow instructions for use carefully.
Spray:
• Do not use on people or animals. • For use on non-washable items only.
• Spray on infested area and let dry completely.
• Vacuum rugs and carpets. Throw away vacuum cleaner bags after use.
All other forms:
• Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
• Wash hands before and after use.
• Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.
• Wash all bedding, towels, and recently worn clothes in hot water or have them dry cleaned.
Cream, oil, and shampoo:
• Shake well before use.
• Do not wet hair or affected area with water before applying.
• Apply just enough to lightly coat hair or affected area.
• Work into hair and scalp or affected area gently.
• Leave on for 10 minutes.
• Leave affected area uncovered while medicine is on.
• After 10 minutes, apply a small amount of warm water and soap or regular shampoo to hair and lather.
• Rinse completely.
• Wash hands after use.
• Dry with a towel.
• Use special nit comb or tweezers to remove dead nits (lice eggs) from hair.
Foam:
• Shake well before use.
• Do not wet hair or affected area with water before applying.
• Apply just enough to lightly coat hair or affected area.
• Work into hair and scalp or affected area gently.
• Leave on for 10 minutes.
• Leave affected area uncovered while medicine is on.
• After 10 minutes, apply a small amount of warm water and soap or regular shampoo.
• Wash hands after use.
• Dry with a towel.
• Use special nit comb or tweezers to remove dead nits (lice eggs) from hair.
Gel and liquid:
• Do not wet hair or affected area with water before applying.
• Apply just enough to lightly coat hair or affected area.
• Work into hair and scalp or affected area gently.
• Leave on for 10 minutes.
• Leave affected area uncovered while medicine is on.
• After 10 minutes, apply a small amount of warm water and soap or regular shampoo.
• Wash hands after use.
• Dry with a towel.
• Use special nit comb or tweezers to remove dead nits (lice eggs) from hair.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Do not apply a double dose or extra doses.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect foam from heat.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2005-04-07 17:14:12.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:27:30.0
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