GENERIC NAME: PERMETHRIN - TOPICAL CREAM RINSE (purr-METH-rin)
BRAND NAME(S): NIX
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This rinse is used for the single-application treatment of head lice. A single follow-up application may be given in 7 days if live lice are still present.
HOW TO USE: Use after the hair has been washed with regular shampoo, rinsed completely with water and towel dried. Apply an amount sufficient to saturate the hair and scalp (especially behind the ears and on the neck). This should be left on for 10 minutes (no more, no less), then rinsed off completely with water.
SIDE EFFECTS: Itching, tingling, numbness, redness or irritation may occur. If these effects continue, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: skin rash, burning or swelling of the skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
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