Get rid of pediculicide

Get rid of pediculicide

Get rid of pediculicide

What is Rid Pediculicide?

Rid Pediculicide (for skin) is a combination medicine used to treat lice.

Rid Pediculicide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Eliminate the side effects of pediculicides

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these problemsSigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins and call your doctor immediately if you experience severe stinging, burning, itching, swelling, or irritation from using the medication.

Common side effects of Rid Pediculicide may include:

• mild itching, burning, or stinging;

• mild rash; or

• Numbness or tingling.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Follow all instructions on the label and packaging of your medicine. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies and any medications you take.

Before you take this medicine

You should not use Rid Pediculicide if you are allergic to it or have an allergy to chrysanthemums or ragweed.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Rid Pediculicide will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or whether it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.

How should I use Rid Pediculicide?

Follow all instructions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Lice infestations are highly contagious. All household members may need to be treated for lice. Lice can be spread from person to person by sharing a hairbrush, comb, hats, or headbands. It can also be transmitted through head-to-head contact.

Applyshampoofor drying hair. Shake well before use. Apply to all areas of the scalp, including behind the ears and on the neck. Treat hair from roots to ends and leave the shampoo on the hair for no more than 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. The shampoo should be used again after 7 to 10 days to kill newly hatched lice.

Keep your eyes tightly closed while using this medicine on your hair. You may use a washcloth or towel to protect your eyes while applying the medication to your head.Do not apply to eyebrows or eyelashes.Call your doctor if these areas are infected with lice.

You must remove any eggs (nits) from the hair shafts with a special comb. Some lice products come with a nit comb. If you don't have such a comb, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Nits may not be removed effectively with a regular fine-tooth comb.

Use this medication for the full length of time prescribed. Your symptoms may improve before the lice infestation is completely gone. Call your doctor if your condition does not improve while taking this medication or if your symptoms worsen.

To prevent re-infection with lice, wash all clothing, hats, bedding, stuffed toys, hairbrushes, and combs in hot water with a strong detergent to remove any mites or eggs. You may need to use a special lice control spray to treat furniture, mattresses, sports helmets, headphones, and other non-washable items. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about disinfecting your home.

Store the medicine at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid when using Rid Pediculicide?

Avoid using other medications or skin products on the areas you are treating with Rid Pediculicide unless directed to do so by your doctor.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. If this still happens, rinse it off with water. Do not use Rid Pediculicide on sunburned, windburned, dry, cracked, irritated, or broken skin.

Avoid close contact with others until the infection has cleared. Additionally, avoid sharing hair combs, hair accessories, hats, clothing, bedding, pillows, and other personal items.

What other drugs will affect Rid Pediculicide?

Other medications you take orally or inject are unlikely to affect topically applied piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins. But many medications can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products.

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Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.