Name
GAMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE
Mode of Action
GAMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE IS AN INSECITICIDE, KILLS LICE AND MITES BY PENETRATING THROUGH THEIR CHITINOUS COVER AND AFFECT THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. IT IS THE DRUG OF CHOICE FOR PEDICULOSIS.
Dosage
APPLY TO SCALP AND HAIR AND LEFT 24 HOURS, & THEN WASHED. IF LICE IS PRESENT REPEAT AFTER 1 WEEK. SCABIES :- APPLY OVER THE BODY AND A SCRUB BATH, TAKEN AFTER 12-24 HOURS. REPEATED AFTER 1 WEEK.
Drug Group
[ANTISCABIES] , [CHLORINATED INSECTICIDE] , [ORGANOCHLORINE INSECTICIDE]
Cross Reaction
OIL ENHANCES ABSORPTION.
Drug Interaction
Drugs Side Effect
Drug Categories
Special Precaution
Drug Safety
Monograph