Drug

 

 

Typical Dosing

 

 

Children and Adult: Apply to dry hair. After 10 minutes, wash hair, rinse thoroughly.Comb out hair with nit comb. Repeat 7-10 days. Wash bedding and all clothing.Vacuum furniture and dispose of bag.

 

Important side effects: Burning, pruritus.

 

Caution: Contraindicated if allergic to ragweed or chrysanthemum flower.

 

Pyrethrins/piperonyl butoxide

 

RID®, A-200®, Pronto®

Others available

Pregnancy: C; Lactation: Unk

60-, 120-, 240-mL bottles

120 mL = 2 applications