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Kakshal Permethrin

Dosage form
LOTION
Labeler
Kakshal
Label updated
2026-05-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
PERMETHRIN
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Active ingredient

Permethrin 1% — Lice treatment

Purpose


Lice treatment

Uses

Treats head lice

Warnings

For external use only.

Ask a doctor before use if you are allergic to ragweed or chrysanthemums.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Do not use in or near the eyes.

Do not use on children under 2 months of age unless directed by a doctor.

When using this product

• Keep out of eyes
• If product gets into eyes, flush immediately with water
• Scalp itching or redness may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• Breathing difficulty occurs
• Eye irritation continues
• Skin irritation or infection occurs

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Other information

Store at 20°–25°C (68°–77°F)
Avoid excessive heat

Directions

• Wash hair with regular shampoo, rinse, and towel dry
• Apply enough lotion to completely cover hair and scalp, especially behind ears and back of neck
• Leave on for 10 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water
• Use a fine-tooth comb to remove remaining nits
• Check hair after 7 days
• If live lice are observed seven days or more after first treatment, a second application must be used

Inactive ingredients

Light Mineral Oil
Water
Methyl Paraben
Propyl Paraben
Cetearyl Alcohol
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance

Principal Display Panel

KAKSHAL

Lice Treatment

Permethrin Lotion 1%

Treats head lice
Easy-to-apply lotion
Helps remove nits with a comb
Topical Lotion
Net Contents: 2 fl oz (60 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4ddc2aef-daef-13a9-e063-6394a90af3e3 · Version 12
NDC: 87544-8526