Meijer Lice Killing

Manufacturer
Meijer, Inc. | Weeks & Leo Co., Inc.
Effective date
2024-12-19
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:48:15

Label at a glance#

ProductMeijer Lice Killing
Active ingredientPYRETHRUM EXTRACT, PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
Label structure11 sections

Indications and uses

treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice

Dosage and administration

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 apply thoroughly t...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Piperonyl butoxide 4%

Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33% pyrethrins)

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Lice Treatment

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

near eyes
inside nose, mouth, or vagina
on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas.

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask doctor before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic attack

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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

Stop and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

breathing difficulty occurs
eye irritation occurs
skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs

Keep out of reach of children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Important: Read warnings before use
Adults and children 2 years and over

Inspect

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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

Remove lice and their eggs (nits)

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

se a fine-tooth or special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining nits by hand (using a throw-away glove).
hair should remain slightly damp while removing nits
if hair dries during combing, dampen slightly with water
for head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of the head. Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours.
lift a 1-to 2-inch wide strand of hair. Place comb as close to scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from scalp.
pin back each strand of hair after combing
clean comb often. Wipe nits away with tissue and discard in a plastic bag. Seal bag and discard to prevent lice from coming back.
after combing, thoroughly recheck for lice/nits. Repeat combing if necessary.
check daily for any lice/nits that you missed
a second treatment must be done in 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice
if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments
Children under 2 years: ask a doctor

Other Information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

do not freeze
store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
see package insert for additional information

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ammonium laureth sulfate, fragrance, PEG-25 hydrogenated castor oil, polyquaternium-10, purified water, SD-40 alcohol

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

to report serious side effects due to the use of this product call 1-877-974-7167

Additional Information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Hair Length - Recommended Application for 1 Adult/Child

Short (ear length or shorter) Day 1: 1-2 oz; Day 7-10: 1-2oz; Total : 2-4oz

Medium (shoulder length) Day1: 2-3oz; Day 7-10: 2-3oz; Total: 4-6oz

Long (past shoulder length) Day 1: 3-4oz; Day 7-10: 3-4oz; Total: 6-8oz

Important: keep this outer carton for future reference

Package Insert

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SECTION

Lice Insert 253v.5.0Lice Insert 253v.5.0

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

63-253-08v3.0 Meijer 8 oz63-253-08v3.0 Meijer 8 oz

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
283219piperonyl butoxide 4 % / pyrethrins 0.33 % Medicated ShampooPSN2
283219piperonyl butoxide 40 MG/ML / pyrethrins 3.3 MG/ML Medicated ShampooSCD2
283219piperonyl butoxide 4 % / pyrethrins 0.33 % Medicated ShampooSY2

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Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
79481-2530-8Meijer Lice Killing236 mL in 1 BOTTLESHAMPOO2362
79481-2530-8Meijer Lice Killing1 in 1 CARTONSHAMPOO12

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NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
79481-2530MEIJER LICE KILLING (PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE, PYRETHRUM EXTRACT) SHAMPOO [MEIJER, INC.]2Current NDC, 2 package rows20241225_0191bc62-aa7c-874a-e063-6294a90a95b9.zip

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Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
79481-253079481-2530-8

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Meijer Lice KillingPIPERONYL BUTOXIDE, PYRETHRUM EXTRACTMeijer, Inc.0191bc62-aa7c-874a-e063-6294a90a95b92024-12-19WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 79481-2530-8
ndc (product): 79481-2530
ndc11 (package): 79481253008
spl id: 29a17f9d-ba22-cf6c-e063-6394a90a3b61
spl set id: 0191bc62-aa7c-874a-e063-6294a90a95b9

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