EQUATE LICE KILLING- piperonyl butoxide, pyrethrum extract shampoo

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE (UNII: LWK91TU9AH) (PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE - UNII:LWK91TU9AH), PYRETHRUM EXTRACT (UNII: ZUM06L90GV) (PYRETHRUM EXTRACT - UNII:ZUM06L90GV)

Available from:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc

INN (International Name):

PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE

Composition:

PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE 4 mL in 100 mL

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Lice treatment treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

EQUATE LICE KILLING- PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE, PYRETHRUM EXTRACT SHAMPOO
WAL-MART STORES INC
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WAL-MART LICE KILLING SHAMPOO DRUG FACTS
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
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ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
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WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
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STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
right away (1-800-222-
near eyes
inside nose, mouth, or vagina
on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in
these areas.
allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic
attack.
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
breathing difficulty occurs
eye irritation occurs
skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs
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DIRECTIONS
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INSPECT
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TREAT
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REMOVE LICE AND THEIR EGGS (NITS)
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CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT: READ WARNINGS BEFORE USE
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 2 YEARS AND OVER:
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
shake well before using
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
use a fine-tooth or special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining nits
by ha