Nix Lice Killing Creme Rinse PERMETHRIN GEODIS LOGISTICS LLC FDA Approved Uses treats head lice
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Substance Permethrin
Route
TOPICAL
Applications
NDA019918
Package NDC

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each fluid ounce) Permethrin 280 mg (1%) Purpose Lice treatment
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients canada balsam cetyl alcohol citric acid FD&C yellow no. 6 hydrolyzed animal protein hydroxyethylcellulose isopropyl alcohol methylparaben polyoxyethylene 10 cetyl ether propylene glycol propylparaben stearalkonium chloride water
Strengths
280 mg
Treats Conditions
Uses Treats Head Lice
Pill Appearance
Color: orange

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
All Product Codes
UPC
0363736120023
UNII
509F88P9SZ
Packaging

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Package Descriptions
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Overview

Uses treats head lice

Indications & Usage

Uses treats head lice

Dosage & Administration

Directions Important: Read warnings before use Adults and children 2 months old and older Inspect all household members should be checked by another person for lice and/or nits (eggs) use a magnifying glass in bright light to help you see the lice and/or nits (eggs) use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair look for tiny nits near scalp, beginning at the back of the neck and behind the ears small sections of hair (1-2 inches wide) should be examined at a time unlike dandruff, nits stick to the hair. Dandruff should move when lightly touched, if either lice or nits (or eggs) are found, treat with Nix ® Creme Rinse Treat wash hair with a shampoo without conditioner. Do not use a shampoo that contains a conditioner or a conditioner alone since this may decrease the activity of Nix ® . Rinse with water. towel dry hair so it is damp but not wet shake the bottle of Nix ® well completely saturate the hair and scalp with Nix ® . Begin to apply Nix ® behind the ears and at the back of the neck. keep Nix ® out of the eyes. Protect the eyes with a washcloth or towel. leave Nix ® on the hair for 10 minutes, but no longer rinse with warm water towel dry hair and comb out tangles if live lice are seen seven days or more after the first treatment, a second treatment should be given Remove Lice/Nits remove nits by combing the hair with the special small tooth comb provided. Remaining nits may be removed by hand (using a throw-away glove), or cutting the nits out. use the nit comb provided and make sure the hair remains slightly damp while removing nits if the hair dries during combing, dampen it slightly with water part the hair into 4 sections. Work on one section at a time. Longer hair may take more time (1-2 hours). start at the top of the head on the section you have picked with one hand, lift a 1-2 inch wide strand of hair. Get the teeth of the comb as close to the scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from the scalp to the end of the hair. use clips to pin back each strand of hair after you have combed out the nits clean the comb completely as you go. Wipe the nits from the comb with a tissue and throw away the tissue in a sealed plastic bag to prevent the lice from coming back. after combing, recheck the entire head for nits and repeat combing if necessary check the affected head daily to remove any nits that you might have missed

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use on children under 2 months of age near the eyes inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See your doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you are allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic episode. When using this product keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel if product gets into the eyes, immediately flush with large amounts of water scalp itching or redness may occur Stop use and ask a doctor if breathing difficulty occurs eye irritation occurs skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Purpose

Purpose Lice treatment

Do Not Use

Do not use on children under 2 months of age near the eyes inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See your doctor.

When Using

When using this product keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel if product gets into the eyes, immediately flush with large amounts of water scalp itching or redness may occur

Stop Use & Ask a Doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if breathing difficulty occurs eye irritation occurs skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Questions

Questions or comments? call 1-888- LICE (1-888-542-3546). Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST


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