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medi and lice lice killing

Dosage form
SHAMPOO
Labeler
Bicooya Cosmetics Limited
Label updated
2016-05-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE · PYRETHRUM EXTRACT
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Active ingredient

Piperonyl butoxide 4%

Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33% pyrethrins)

Purpose

Lice treatment

Uses

treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • near eyes
  • inside nose, mouth, or vagina
  • on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas.

Ask a doctor before use if you are

  • allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic attack.

When using this product

  • keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel
  • if product gets into eyes, flush with water right away
  • scalp itching or redness may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • breathing difficulty occurs
  • eye irritation occurs
  • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions

Shake well before using

  • Important: Read warnings before use

Adults and children 2 years and over:

Inspect

  • check each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice/nits (eggs)
  • look for tiny nits near scalp, beginning at back of neck and behind ears
  • examine small sections of hair at a time
  • unlike dandruff which moves when touched, nits stick to the hair
  • if either lice or nits are found, treat with this product

Treat

  • apply thoroughly to DRY HAIR or other affected area. For head lice, first apply behind ears and to back of neck.
  • allow product to remain for 10 minutes, but no longer
  • use warm water to form a lather, shampoo, then thoroughly rinse
  • for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles

Remove lice and their eggs (nits)

  • use a fine-tooth or special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining nits by hand (using a throw-away glove).
  • hair should remain slightly damp while removing nits
  • if hair dries during combing, dampen slightly with water
  • for head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of the head. Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours.
  • lift a 1-to 2-inch wide strand of hair. Place comb as close to scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from scalp.
  • pin back each strand of hair after combing
  • clean comb often. Wipe nits away with tissue and discard in a plastic bag. Seal bag and discard to prevent lice from coming back.
  • after combing, thoroughly recheck for lice/nits. Repeat combing if necessary.
  • check daily for any lice/nits that you missed
  • a second treatment must be done in 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice
  • if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments
  • Children under 2 years: ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • keep carton for important product information
  • see package insert for additional information
Inactive ingredients

benzyl alcohol, PEG-25, fragrance, hydrogenated castor oil, water, xanthan gum

Questions?

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