(SPIN oh sad TOP i kal) Brand: Natroba
• You must not use spinosad topical if you are allergic to it.
• Till using spinosad topical, speak your doctor if you have any conditions that create your skin sensitive.
• Do not use this medicine on a baby or infant without medical advice. Spinosad topical contains an ingredient that can reason serious side effects or death in very young infants or premature babies. Do not let an older baby to use spinosad without supervision of an adult.
• It is not known whether spinosad topical passes into breast milk. However, this medicine contains a preservative that may be deleterious to a newborn. Do not breast-feed within 8 hours after applying spinosad topical.
• Do not take this medicine by mouth. It is for use only on the hair and scalp. Do not apply spinosad topical to sunburned, irritated, or broken skin.
• Use spinosad topical on scalp hair only. Apply this medicine to dry hair only. Do not wet your hair or scalp till using spinosad topical.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water.
• For the most complete treatment of head lice and to prevent reinfection, you should treat your environment at the same time you treat your scalp. 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.
• Avoid intimate contact with others before your lice infection has cleared up. Avoid sharing hair brushes, combs, hair accessories, hats, pillows, bedding, clothing, and another articles of private use. Lice infections are highly contagious.
• Spinosad is an anti-parasite medication.
• Spinosad topical (for the skin) is used to treat head lice in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.
• Spinosad topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use spinosad topical if you are allergic to it.
• To create certain you can safely use spinosad topical, speak your doctor if you have any conditions that create your skin sensitive.
• FDA pregnancy category B. Spinosad 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.
• It is not known whether spinosad topical passes into breast milk. However, this medicine contains a preservative that may be deleterious to a newborn. Do not breast-feed within 8 hours after applying spinosad topical. If you use a breast exhaust during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
• Do not use this medicine on a baby or infant without medical advice. Spinosad topical contains an ingredient that can reason serious side effects or death in very young infants or premature babies. Do not let an older baby to use spinosad without supervision of an adult.
• Use exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• Do not take this medicine by mouth. It is for use only on the hair and scalp.
• Shake the bottle well just till you use the medication.
• Use a towel to cover your person and eyes while applying spinosad topical. Hold your eyes tightly closed during application.
• Use spinosad topical on scalp hair only. Apply this medicine to dry hair only.
• Do not wet your hair or scalp till using spinosad topical. Do not apply spinosad topical to sunburned, irritated, or broken skin.
• Apply satis spinosad topical to completely cover your scalp and hair. Apply the medication to the scalp first and then onto the hair from roots to ends. You may need to use an entire bottle of spinosad topical for longer hair.
• Wash your hands with soap and water after applying spinosad topical.
• Leave the medication on for 10 minutes, keeping your eyes closed and covered during this time. Then rinse the medication out thoroughly with warm water.
• 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.
• You may shampoo your hair at any time after using spinosad topical.
• Use a second application of spinosad topical if lice are still seen 7 days after your first treatment.
• Vacuum all rugs and carpets and throw away the vacuum cleaner bag.
• 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.
• For the most complete treatment of head lice and to prevent reinfection, you should treat your environment at the same time you treat your scalp.
• Store spinosad topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Since spinosad 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 or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water.
• Avoid intimate contact with others before your lice infection has cleared up. Avoid sharing hair brushes, combs, hair accessories, hats, pillows, bedding, clothing, and another articles of private use. Lice infections are highly contagious.
• Do not use another medicated scalp commodity unless your doctor tells you to.
• 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.
• Rinse off the medicine and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, stinging, or irritation after applying spinosad topical.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· scalp redness;
· eye redness;
· dry or peeling scalp;
· temporary hair loss; or
· mild irritation 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 spinosad topical. But much drugs can interact with every another. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about spinosad topical.
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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