PERMETHRIN
DESCRIPTION:
EACH FLUID OUNCE CONTAINS Active Ingredient: permethrin 280 mg (1%). Also
contains: balsam canada, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6,
fragrance, hydrolyzed animal protein, hydroxyethylcellulose, polyoxyethylene 10
cetyl ether, propylene glycol, stearalkonium chloride, water, isopropyl alcohol
5.6 g (20%), methylparaben 56 mg (0.2%), and propylparaben 22 mg (0.08%).
PRODUCT BENEFITS: PERMITE Creme Rinse kills lice and their unhatched eggs with
usually only one application. PERMITE protects against head lice reinfestation for
14 days. The creme rinse formula leaves hair manageable and easy to comb.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE:
PROFESSIONAL LABELING:
INDICATIONS: For the treatment of head lice. For prophylactic use during head
lice epidemics.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: PERMITE Creme Rinse should be used after hair has been washed
with your regular shampoo, rinsed with water and towel dried. A sufficient
amount should be applied to saturate hair and scalp (especially behind the ears
and on the nape of the neck). Leave on hair for 10 minutes but no longer. Rinse
with water. A single application is usually sufficient. If live lice are
observed seven days or more after the first application of this product, a
second treatment should be given. For proper head lice management, remove nits
with the nit comb provided.
Head lice live on the scalp and lay small white eggs (nits) on the hair shaft
close to the scalp. The nits are most easily found on the nape of the neck or
behind the ears. All personal headgear, scarfs, coats, and bed linen should be
disinfected by machine washing in hot water and drying, using the hot cycle of a
dryer for at least 20 minutes. Personal articles of clothing or bedding that
cannot be washed may be dry- cleaned, sealed in a plastic bag for a period of
about 2 weeks, or sprayed with a product specifically designed for this purpose.
Personal combs and brushes may be disinfected by soaking in hot water (above 130
deg F) for 5 to 10 minutes. Thorough vacuuming of rooms inhabited by infected
patients is recommended.
Prophylaxis
Prophylactic use of PERMITE Creme Rinse is only recommended for individuals exposed
to head lice epidemics in which at least 20% of the population at an institution
are infested and for immediate household members of infested individuals. Causal
use is strongly discouraged. The method of application of PERMITE Creme Rinse for
prophylaxis is identical to that described above for treatment of a lice
infestation except nit removal is not required.
Directions For Use
One application for PERMITE Creme Rinse has been shown to protect greater than 95%
of patients against reinfestation for at least two weeks. In epidemic settings,
a second prophylactic application is recommended two weeks after the first
because the life cycle of a head louse is approximately four weeks.
WARNINGS:
For external use only. Keep out of eyes when rinsing hair. Adults and children:
Close eyes and do not open eyes until product is rinsed out. If product gets
into the eyes, immediately flush with water. Do not use near the eyes or permit
contact with mucous membranes, such as inside the nose, mouth, or vagina, as
irritation may occur. Children: Also protect children's eyes with a washcloth,
towel, or other suitable material or method. This product should not be used on
children less than 2 months of age. Itching, redness, or swelling of the scalp
may occur. If skin irritation persists or infection is present or develops,
discontinue use and consult a doctor. Consult a doctor if infestation of
eyebrows or eyelashes occurs. This product may cause breathing difficulty or an
asthmatic episode in susceptible persons. As with any drug, if you are pregnant
or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this
product. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of
accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control
Center immediately.
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