Lice Killing
Lice Killing Shampoo Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Piperonyl butoxide 4%
Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33% pyrethrins)
treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice
Lice treatment
For external use only
- near eyes
- inside nose, mouth, or vagina
- on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas.
- allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic attack.
- keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel
- if product gets into eyes, flush with water right away
- scalp itching or redness may occur
- breathing difficulty occurs
- eye irritation occurs
- skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- Important: Read warnings before use
- Adults and children 2 years and over:
Inspect
- check each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice/nits (eggs)
- look for tiny nits near scalp, beginning at back of neck and behind ears
- examine small sections of hair at a time
- unlike dandruff which moves when touched, nits stick to the hair
- if either lice or nits are found, treat with this product
Treat
- apply thoroughly to DRY HAIR or other affected area. For head lice, first apply behind ears and to back of neck.
- allow product to remain for 10 minutes, but no longer
- use warm water to form a lather, shampoo, then thoroughly rinse
- for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles
Remove lice and their eggs (nits)
- use a fine-tooth or special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining nits by hand (using a throw-away glove).
- hair should remain slightly damp while removing nits
- if hair dries during combing, dampen slightly with water
- for head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of the head. Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours.
- lift a 1-to 2-inch wide strand of hair. Place comb as close to scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from scalp.
- pin back each strand of hair after combing
- clean comb often. Wipe nits away with tissue and discard in a plastic bag. Seal bag and discard to prevent lice from coming back.
- after combing, thoroughly recheck for lice/nits. Repeat combing if necessary.
- check daily for any lice/nits that you missed
- a second treatment must be done in 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice
- if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments
- Children under 2 years: ask a doctor
- do not freeze
- store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- to report serious side effects due to the use of this product call (515) 276-1586
- see package insert for additional information
Inactive ingredients
ammonium laureth sulfate, fragrance, PEG-25 hydrogenated castor oil, polyquaternium-10, purified water, SD-40 alcohol
Additional Information
Hair Length - Recommended Application for 1 Adult/Child
Short (ear length or shorter) Day 1: 1-2 oz; Day 7-10: 1-2oz; Total : 2-4oz
Medium (shoulder length) Day1: 2-3oz; Day 7-10: 2-3oz; Total: 4-6oz
Long (past shoulder length) Day 1: 3-4oz; Day 7-10: 3-4oz; Total: 6-8oz
Largo del cabello - Cantidad recomendada para 1 adulto/niño
Corto (hasta la oreja o más corto) Dia 1: 1-2oz; Dia7-10: 1-2oz; Total: 2-4oz
Medio (hasta el hombro) Dia1: 2-3oz; Dia 7-10: 2-3oz; Total: 4-6oz
Largo (más abajo del hombro) Dia 1: 3-4oz; Dia 7-10: 3-4oz; Total: 6-8oz
Important: keep this outer carton for future reference.
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QUITA PIOJOS
LICE KILLING SHAMPOO
Instructiones En Español Includas
- Lice Treatment for Head, Body and Pubic (Crab) Lice
- Tratamiento para eliminar piojos de la cabeza, cuerpo y área púbica (ladillas)
FREE lice removal comb inside
Peine para remover piojos GRATIS
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Consumer Information
LICE KILLING SHAMPOO
For the treatment of Head Lice, Pubic (Crab) Lice and Body Lice
DIRECTIONS
Important: Read warnings before using this product. A second treatment must be done in 7-10 days to kill anu newly hatched lice eggs (nits)
Inspect
- examine each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice/eggs (nits)
- look for tiny eggs (nits) near scalp, beginning at the back of neck and behind ears
- examine small sections of hair
- eggs (nits) stick to the hair
- if either lice or eggs (nits) are found, treat with this product
Treat
- apply thoroughly to dry hair or other affected area. For head lice, first apply behind ears and to back of neck
- allow product to remain for 10 minutes but no longer
- use warm water to form a lather, shampoo, then thoroughly rinse
- for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles
To Remove Lice and Their Eggs (Nits)
- use a special lice/nit or fine-toothed comb (included). Remove any remaining eggs (nits) by hand, using a throwaway glove
- hair should remain slightly damp while removing eggs (nits)
- if hair dries during combing, dampen slightly with water
- for head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of the head. Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours
- lift a 1- to 2-inch wide strand of hair. Place comb firm, even motion away from scalp
- pin back each strand of hair after combing
- clean comb often. Wipe eggs (nits) away with tissue and discard in a plastic bag. Seal bag and discard to prevent lice from coming back
- after combing, thoroughly recheck for lice/eggs (nits). Repeat combing if necessary
- check daily for any lice/eggs (nits) that you missed
- a second treatment must be done within 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice/eggs (nits)
- if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments
1. HEAD LICE
- head lice lay small white eggs (nits) on the hair shaft close to the scalp
- eggs (nits) are most easily found on the back of the neck or behind the ears
- disinfect hats, hair ribbons, scarves, coats, towels and bed linens by machine washing in hot water [above 54 C (130 F)], then using the hottest dryer setting for at least 20 minutes
- items that cannot be washed, dry cleaned or stored may be sprayed with a product designed for this purpose
- soak all combs and brushes in hot water [above 54 C (130 F)] for at least 10 minutes
- vacuum all carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and car seats that may have been used by affected people
2. PUBIC (CRAB) LICE
- pubic (crab) lice may be contracted by sexual contact
- sexual partners should be treated simultaneously to avoid reinfestation
- lice are very small and look like brown or grey dots on the skin
- pubic (crab) lice usually cause intense itching and lay small white eggs (nits) on the hair shaft generally close to the skin surface
- pubic (crab) lice may be present on the short hairs of the groin, thighs, trunk, and underarms, -and occasionally on the beard, eyelids, and mustache
- disinfect underwear by machine washing in hot water [above 54 C (130 F)], then using the hottest dryer setting for at least 20 minutes
3. BODY LICE
- body lice and their eggs (nits) are generally found in the seams of clothing, particularly in the waistline and armpit areas
- body lice feed on skin then return to clothing to lay their eggs (nits)
- disinfect clothing by machine washing in hot water [above 54 C (130 F)], then using the hottest dryer setting for at least 20 mintues
- do not seal clothing in a plastic bag because eggs (nits) can remain dormant for up to 30 days
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Lice KillingPiperonyl butoxide, Pyrethrum extract SHAMPOO
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