(per METH rin) Brand: Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID House Lice Control Spray for Surfaces
• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Do not take this medicine by mouth. It is for use only on the skin, hair, fabrics, or another surfaces. Do not apply permethrin topical to open cuts or wounds.
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to permethrin or to chrysanthemums.
• For the most complete treatment of lice or scabies and to prevent reinfection, you should treat your environment (clothing, bedding, pillows, furniture, hats, hair brushes and accessories, etc) at the same time you treat your body.
• Avoid sexual or intimate contact with others before your lice or scabies infection has cleared up. Avoid sharing hair brushes, combs, hair accessories, hats, clothing, bed linens, and another articles of private use. Lice and scabies infections are highly contagious.
• Permethrin is an anti-parasite medication.
• Permethrin topical (for the skin) is used to treat head lice and scabies.
• Permethrin topical may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to permethrin or to chrysanthemums.
• FDA pregnancy category B. Permethrin topical is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• Permethrin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Do not use this medicine on an infant younger than 2 months without the advice of a doctor.
• Do not take this medicine by mouth. It is for use only on the skin, hair, fabrics, or another surfaces.
• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• You may need to shake the medicine till every use. Follow the directions on the medication label.
• Do not apply permethrin topical to open cuts or wounds.
• To treat scabies:
· Create certain your skin is clean and dry. Apply a thin layer of permethrin topical to all body parts from the neck down to the soles of the foots. Rub in completely. Leave the medicine on for 8 to 14 hours, then wash it off completely.
· When using permethrin topical on an infant, also apply the medicine to the scalp, temples, and forehead. Avoid applying close to the eyes, nose, mouth, or genitals.
· If your condition does not clear up within 14 days after applying permethrin topical, use other application.
• To treat head lice:
· When using the shampoo, apply it to dry hair only. Cover all hair completely and leave the shampoo in for 10 minutes. Then work into a lather using warm water and rinse out thoroughly.
· When using the cream rinse, wash your hair using shampoo only (no conditioner or 2-in-1 shampoo). Rinse thoroughly and towel dry the hair, leaving it damp. Apply satis of the cream rinse to completely saturate all hair. Leave the cream rinse in your hair for 10 minutes.
· Use a towel or washcloth to protect your eyes while the medicine is left in your hair.
· Use a second application if lice are still seen 7 days after your first treatment.
· You may also use a nit comb to remove lice eggs from the hair. Your hair must be slightly damp while using a nit comb. Work on only one section of hair at a time, combing through 1- to 2-inch strands from the scalp to the ends.
· Rinse the nit comb often during use. Seat removed nits into a sealed plastic bag and throw it into the trash to prevent re-infestation.
· Check the scalp again daily to create certain all nits have been removed.
• To treat pubic lice (crabs):
· Wash and dry the treatment area. Apply permethrin topical to all pubic hair and any surrounding hairs on the thighs and near the anus.
· Avoid getting this medicine internal the rectum or vagina.
· Leave the medicine in for 10 minutes. Then work into a lather using warm water and rinse out thoroughly.
· You may also use a nit comb to remove lice eggs from pubic hair (hair must be slightly damp).
· All sexual partners must also be treated to prevent re-infestation of crabs.
• To prevent reinfection, wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, and towels in hot water and dry in tall heat. Dry-clean any non-washable clothing. Hair brushes, combs, and hair accessories must be soaked in hot water for at least 10 minutes.
• Use permethrin surface spray to disinfect non-washable items such as:
· furniture;
· mattresses and pillows;
· stuffed toys;
· hats, gloves, and scarves;
· headphones or headbands;
· the internal of a bike helmet; or
· seats and carpets internal your car.
• Stuffed toys or pillows that can't be washed must be sealed in air-tight plastic bags for 4 weeks.
• Vacuum all rugs and carpets and throw away the vacuum cleaner bag.
• For the most complete treatment of lice or scabies, you should treat your environment (clothing, bedding, etc) at the same time you treat your body.
• Store permethrin topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Since permethrin topical is generally needed only once, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule. Wait at least 7 days till using a second application.
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.
• Symptoms of a permethrin topical overdose are unknown.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.
• Do not use another medicated skin commodity unless your doctor has told you to.
• Avoid sexual or intimate contact with others before your lice or scabies infection has cleared up. Avoid sharing hair brushes, combs, hair accessories, hats, clothing, bed linens, and another articles of private use. Lice and scabies infections are highly contagious.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, stinging, redness, or swelling after applying permethrin topical.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· itching or mild skin rash;
· mild burning, stinging, or redness; or
· numbness or tingling where the medicine was applied.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• It is not likely that another drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied permethrin. But much drugs can interact with every another. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist has additional information about permethrin topical written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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