Monograph Details
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Dermatological Disorders
> Scabies and lice
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NIX |
| Manufacturer |
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Insight Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Pediculicide. |
| Generic Name |
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Permethrin 1%; crm rinse. |
| Indications |
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Treatment of head lice. Prophylaxis during epidemic (20% of an institutional population infested), or immediate household contacts. |
| Adults and Children |
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<2 months: not recommended. Treatment: ≥2 months: apply to washed and towel-dried hair, saturating hair and scalp. Allow to remain on hair for 10 minutes, rinse. Remove nits with provided comb. Repeat after 7 days if living lice still observed. Wash or dryclean bedding and clothing appropriately. Prophylaxis: as above, except nit removal not required; retreat after 2 weeks. |
| Contraindications |
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Allergy to pyrethrins or chrysanthemums. |
| Precautions |
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Avoid eyes. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Skin irritation, dyspnea. |
| How Supplied |
Rinse (w. comb)—2oz
Family pack (w. comb)—2 x 2oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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