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Permethrin Lotion 1%


ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredient (in each fluid ounce)

Permethrin 280 mg (1%)


PURPOSE

Lice treatment


USE

Treats head lice


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 SEE A DOCTOR IF


side effects occur.


breathing difficulty occurs


eye irritation occurs

  • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs

PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

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 right away.


DIRECTIONS


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 nits (eggs)
  • use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair
  • look for tiny nits near the 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 (eggs) are found, treat with Permethrin Lotion 1%

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 Permethrin Lotion 1%. Rinse with water.
  • towel dry hair so it is damp but not wet
  • shake the bottle of Permethrin Lotion 1% well
  • completely saturate the hair and scalp with Permethrin Lotion 1%. Begin to apply Permethrin Lotion 1% behind the ears and at the back of the neck.
  • keep Permethrin Lotion 1% out of the eyes. Protect the eyes with a washcloth or towel.
  • leave Permethrin Lotion 1% 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 missedOther information
  • read all the directions in the Consumer Information Insert and warnings before use. Keep the carton. It contains important information.
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Balsam fir canada, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, FD&C yellow #6, fragrance, hydrolyzed

animal protein, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, methylparaben, polyoxyethylene

10 cetyl ether, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, stearalkonium chloride


QUESTIONS?

1-800-432-8534 (select option # 2) between 9 am and 4 pm EST, Monday – Friday.


Patient Information

Single Application

Lice Treatment

Permethrin Lotion 1%

With A Single Application:

  • Kills Lice & Their Eggs
  • Prevents Reinfestation for 14 DaysCreme Rinse With Nit Removal Comb2 FL OZ (59 mL)

Information for Patients

Consumer Information Insert

Permethrin Lotion 1%

Lice Treatment

Please read all information before using Permethrin Lotion 1%.

If you or a member of your household has 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?

  • 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.What are nits?
  • nits are lice eggs laid on the hair near the scalp. One louse may lay over 100 nits.
  • nits are oval shaped, tiny and greyish-white
  • they are attached to hair with a waterproof glue-like substance that cannot be washed out or blown awayBecause nits (eggs) hatch in about one week, all nits must be removed to stop lice.How do head lice spread?
  • head lice spread easily from close head-to-head or hand-to-head contact with persons who have lice
  • they may also spread by sharing hats, helmets, scarves, headphones, brushes, combs, bedding and clothingHow do you know if you have lice?
  • itching is the most common symptom
  • scratching behind the ears or the back of the neck is a sign that you should check for head lice
  • scabs or blood spots may be seenHow do you prevent the spread of lice?
  • do not share or borrow personal items like combs, brushes, or headbands
  • do not share or borrow hats, sweaters, coats, scarves, helmets, headphones, pillows or stuffed animals
  • store hats in coat sleeves and hang coats separately, so that they do not touch other people’s hats and coats
  • wash under fingernails when you first see lice or nits (eggs)
  • check your child’s head daily when you hear of a lice outbreak in day care or schoolHow to use Permethrin Lotion 1%InspectIf you suspect head lice – check. Head lice may be hard to locate because they avoid light. Nits are easier to see.
  • 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 nits (eggs)
  • use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair
  • look for tiny nits near the 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.
  • PICTURE OF MOTHER CHECKING FOR LICE
  • if either lice or nits (eggs) are found, treat with Permethrin Lotion 1%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 Permethrin Lotion 1%. Rinse with water.
  • towel dry hair so it is damp but not wet
  • shake the bottle of Permethrin Lotion 1% well
  • completely saturate the hair and scalp with Permethrin Lotion 1%. Begin to apply Permethrin Lotion 1% behind the ears and at the back of the neck.
  • keep Permethrin Lotion 1% out of the eyes. Protect the eyes with a washcloth or towel.
  • leave Permethrin Lotion 1% 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
  • PICTURE OF CHILD WITH SHAMPOO ON HAIR Remove Lice/Nits Treatment kills lice but does not remove the 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
  • PICTURE SHOWING HOW TO COMB HAIR Clean home and personal items After using Permethrin Lotion 1%, it is very important to clean personal items and your home to prevent the spread of lice. Nits may live away from the human head for about 7-12 days. Lice may live away from the human head for about 1 day.
  • all personal head gear (hats, hair ribbons, etc.), scarves, coats, towels and bed linens should be washed in hot water (above 130°F), then dried in the dryer using the hottest cycle for at least 20 minutes
  • personal combs, including nit combs, and brushes should be soaked in hot water (above 130°F) for at least 10 minutes
  • personal articles such as clothing, bedspreads, blankets, pillows or stuffed animals that cannot be washed should be dry-cleaned or sealed tightly in a plastic bag for a period of at least 4 weeks. Items should be taken out of the plastic bag outdoors and shaken out very hard before using again.
  • for anything you cannot wash, dry-clean or store in a plastic bag, spray with a product that kills lice
  • vacuum everywhere. Vacuum all carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture and car seats that may have been used by infested household members.
  • PICTURE OF MOTHER CLEANING WARNINGSFor external use onlyDo not use

on children under 2 months of age

When using this product

Stop use and see a doctor if

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 right away.

Questions? 1-800-432-8534 (select option # 2).

Form No. 5242-PI

Rev. 8/08

VC 3202

  • near the eyes
  • inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina