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Drug A - 200 Lice Treatment contains active ingredients Piperonyl butoxide and Pyrethrins indicated in the topical treatment of lice on the skin. Let's learn about the uses, dosage and notes when using A - 200 Lice through the article below.
1. Uses of drug A - 200 Lice
A - 200 Lice belongs to the group of lice drugs containing Piperonyl Butoxide and topical Pyrethrins. In which Pyrethrins is an insecticide and Piperonyl Butoxide acts to prevent the hydrolysis of Pyrethrins. Drug A - 200 Lice is indicated in the treatment of lice.
2. How to use the drug A - 200 Lice
Users need to follow the dosing instructions on the label, do not take the medicine for more than the recommended time or less than indicated.
Head lice is a disease that is easily spread, especially among family members, through activities such as combing hair, sharing hats, headbands, and direct contact. Therefore, it is possible to consider taking the drug in all family members.
Use a sufficient amount of drug A - 200 Lice applied to the hair, shake the bottle well before use. Apply the medicine to all areas of the scalp (including the neck and behind the ears), from the roots to the ends of the hair, and keep it on the skin for no more than 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Repeat the dose after 7-10 days to completely destroy the lice.
Patients need to close their eyes tightly while applying the medicine to the hair, can use a towel to protect the eyes. Do not use A - 200 Lice on the same eyelashes, eyebrows. In addition, the patient needs to remove lice eggs from the hairs to make sure they do not re-grow.
Take the medicine according to the recommended time, the disease symptoms will improve gradually. In case the symptoms do not improve, the patient should notify the treating doctor.
After treatment with A - 200 Lice, the patient needs to wash all hats, shirts, bed linens, brushes... to remove eggs or lice. Patients can also use a spray to kill lice to treat furniture in the house.
Store medicine A - 200 Lice at room temperature, away from sunlight and high temperature.
3. Side effects of drug A – 200 Lice
Drug A - 200 Lice can cause some of the following side effects:
Allergic reactions including: Skin rash, swelling of the face, difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue, lips or throat; stinging, burning, itching, swelling, or irritation sensations; In case of experiencing side effects, the patient should stop taking the drug A - 200 Lice and notify the treating doctor for timely treatment.
4. Notes when using the drug A - 200 Lice
Contraindicated to use A - 200 Lice in patients who are allergic to Pirethrine, Piperonyl Butoxide or any of its ingredients. Drug A - 200 Lice belongs to group C according to classification in pregnant women. Therefore, do not use the drug in pregnant women. There are no studies demonstrating the ability of A-200 Lice to be excreted in human milk. Therefore, the drug should only be used in lactating women when the benefits outweigh the risks and should be prescribed by a doctor. Do not use A - 200 Lice together with other drugs or products on the same skin area. In addition, do not use the medicine in the vaginal area, nose, eyes and mouth. In case the medicine gets on the above areas, it should be washed with water. Patients should limit close contact with others until the condition is completely treated, limit sharing living items such as clothes, combs, hats, bed linen ...
5. Drug interactions
There are currently no studies demonstrating the interaction of topical drugs A-200 Lice and other drugs. However, some drug interactions can occur that may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment or increase the risk of unwanted effects. Patients need to inform the treating doctor of all medicines they are using including prescription drugs, dietary supplements, and over-the-counter drugs before treatment with A-200 Lice.
Drug A - 200 Lice Treatment contains active ingredients Piperonyl butoxide and Pyrethrins indicated in the topical treatment of lice on the skin. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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