Ivermectin
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Ivermectin 0.5%
Purpose
Lice treatment
Use
treats head lice
Warnings
For external use only. Use only on the scalp.
Do not use
- on children under 6 months of age
- near the eyes
- inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina
- on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas.
Ask a doctor before use if you
- have any skin conditions or sensitivities
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if product can harm your unborn baby.
- are currently or planning to breastfeed. Avoid getting product on your breast to help prevent contact by your baby.
When using this product
- keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel
- if product gets into eyes, gently flush with water
- eye redness, soreness, or irritation can occur
- dandruff, dry skin, or burning sensation of the skin can occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- breathing difficulty occurs
- eye irritation occurs
- skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs
- rash develops
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
Important: Read warnings before use
Inspect
Treat
Wait and rinse
After treatment
- children 6 months of age to under 12 years of age: an adult should supervise use
- adults and children 6 months of age and over:
Other information
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE TAMPER SEAL ON THE TUBE HAS BEEN BROKEN.
- store at room temperature 68º-77ºF (20º-25ºC)
- do not freeze
- keep carton and see Consumer Information Leaflet and warnings before use
Inactive ingredients
butylated hydroxyanisole, castor oil, cetyl alcohol, citric acid anhydrous, crodalan AWS, cyclomethicone, glycerin, imidurea, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, oleyl alcohol, olive oil, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, shea butter, sodium citrate anhydrous, sorbitan tristearate and stearyl alcohol.
Questions?
1-866-923-4914
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Distributed by:Taro PharmaceuticalsU.S.A., Inc.Hawthorne, NY 10532
Ivermectin Lotion, 0.5%Lice Treatment Lotion
THE FACTS OF LICE
Please read all information before using Ivermectin Lotion.
If you or a member of your household has head lice, don't panic. Keep calm.
Anyone can get head lice – it has nothing to do with cleanliness or poor hygiene. Head lice are treatable and very rarely cause serious health problems.
What are head lice?
What are nits?
How do head lice spread?
How do you know if you have lice?
How do you prevent the spread of lice?
How do I use Ivermectin Lotion?
Important: Read warnings before use
Inspect
Treat
Wait and rinse
After treatment
WARNINGS
For external use only. Use only on the scalp.
Do not use
Ask a doctor before use if you
When using this product
Stop use and ask a doctor if
If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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.
Questions or comments? Call 1-866-923-4914
Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761Made in Israel
Issued: November 2020
| Figure A | Use the top of cap to break the tamper seal on the tube (see Figure A). |
| Figure B | Figure C | Figure D |
| Figure E | Figure F |
- Head lice are small insects that live and feed on the human scalp.
- They may get as big as sesame seeds and are brown.
- Lice do not fly or jump from one person to another. They can only crawl.