GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY LICE- piperonyl butoxide, pyrethrum extract shampoo

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

Piperonyl butoxide 4%, Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33% pyrethrins)

Available from:

Amerisource Bergen

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

GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY LICE- PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE, PYRETHRUM EXTRACT
SHAMPOO
AMERISOURCE BERGEN
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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AMERISOURCE BERGEN LICE SHAMPOO DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Piperonyl butoxide 4%
Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33% pyrethrins)
PURPOS E
Lice treatment
US ES
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
allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic
attack.
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 (1-800-222-1222).
DIRECTIONS
near eyes
inside nose, mouth, or vagina
on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in
these areas.
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
DIRECTIONS
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ADULTS AND CHILDREN 2 YEARS AND OVER:
INS PECT
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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