KI-TAPIOX LICE TREATMENT- pyrethrum, piperonyl butoxide liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

Pyrethrum Extract (pyrethrins) 0.17% Piperonyl Butoxide 2%, Pediculicide

Available from:

Certus Pharma S.A. de C.V.

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

KI-TAPIOX LICE TREATMENT- PYRETHRUM, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE LIQUID
CERTUS PHARMA S.A. DE C.V.
_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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KI-TAPIOX LICE TREATMENT SHAMPOO
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Pyrethrum Extract (pyrethrins) 0.17%
Piperonyl Butoxide 2%
_PURPOSE_
Pediculicide
_USE_
Treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice
_WARNINGS_
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
DO NOT USE
near eyes
inside nose, mouth, or vagina
on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes See a doctor if lice are present in
these areas.
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic
attack.
WHEN USING THIS PRDOUCT
keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth to towel
if product gets in eyes, flush with water right away
scalp itching or redness may occur
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
breathing difficulty occurs
eye irritation occurs
skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
right away.
_DIRECTIONS_
IMPORTANT: READ WARNINGS BEFORE USE
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 2 YEARS AND OVER:
INS PECT
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.
TREAT
apply thoroughly to 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
wash area thoroughly with warm water and soap or shampoo
for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles
REMOVE LICE AND THEIR EGGS (NITS)
use a fine-tooth or special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining
nits by hand (using a throw-away glove).
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