LICE KILLING- piperonyl butoxide, pyrethrum extract shampoo
Lice Killing by
Drug Labeling and Warnings
Lice Killing by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Weeks & Leo Co., Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
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Warnings
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 product
- 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
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Directions
Important: Read warnings before use
Adults and children 2 years and over:Inspect
- 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 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)
- use 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
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LICE KILLING SHAMPOO
For the treatment of Head Lice, Pubic (Crab) Lice and Body Lice
DIRECTIONS
Important: Read warnings before using this product. A second treatment must be done in 7-10 days to kill anu newly hatched lice eggs (nits)
Inspect
examine each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice/eggs (nits)
look for tiny eggs (nits) near scalp, beginning at the back of neck and behind ears
examine small sections of hair
eggs (nits) stick to the hair
if either lice or eggs (nits) are found, treat with this productTreat
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 tanglesTo Remove Lice and Their Eggs (Nits)
use a special lice/nit or fine-toothed comb (included). Remove any remaining eggs (nits) by hand, using a throwaway glove
hair should remain slightly damp while removing eggs (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 firm, even motion away from scalp
pin back each strand of hair after combing
clean comb often. Wipe eggs (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/eggs (nits). Repeat combing if necessary
check daily for any lice/eggs (nits) that you missed
a second treatment must be done within 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice/eggs (nits)
if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments1. HEAD LICE
head lice lay small white eggs (nits) on the hair shaft close to the scalp
eggs (nits) are most easily found on the back of the neck or behind the ears
disinfect hats, hair ribbons, scarves, coats, towels and bed linens by machine washing in hot water [above 54 C (130 F)], then using the hottest dryer setting for at least 20 minutes
items that cannot be washed, dry cleaned or stored may be sprayed with a product designed for this purpose
soak all combs and brushes in hot water [above 54 C (130 F)] for at least 10 minutes
vacuum all carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and car seats that may have been used by affected people2. PUBIC (CRAB) LICE
pubic (crab) lice may be contracted by sexual contact
sexual partners should be treated simultaneously to avoid reinfestation
lice are very small and look like brown or grey dots on the skin
pubic (crab) lice usually cause intense itching and lay small white eggs (nits) on the hair shaft generally close to the skin surface
pubic (crab) lice may be present on the short hairs of the groin, thighs, trunk, and underarms, -and occasionally on the beard, eyelids, and mustache
disinfect underwear by machine washing in hot water [above 54 C (130 F)], then using the hottest dryer setting for at least 20 minutes3. BODY LICE
body lice and their eggs (nits) are generally found in the seams of clothing, particularly in the waistline and armpit areas
body lice feed on skin then return to clothing to lay their eggs (nits)
disinfect clothing by machine washing in hot water [above 54 C (130 F)], then using the hottest dryer setting for at least 20 mintues
do not seal clothing in a plastic bag because eggs (nits) can remain dormant for up to 30 daysSave this insert for future reference
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
LICE KILLING
piperonyl butoxide, pyrethrum extract shampooProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC: 11383-310 Route of Administration TOPICAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE (UNII: LWK91TU9AH) (PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE - UNII:LWK91TU9AH) PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE 4 g in 100 mL PYRETHRUM EXTRACT (UNII: ZUM06L90GV) (PYRETHRUM EXTRACT - UNII:ZUM06L90GV) PYRETHRUM EXTRACT 0.33 g in 100 mL Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength POLYQUATERNIUM-10 (400 MPA.S AT 2%) (UNII: HB1401PQFS) AMMONIUM LAURETH-2 SULFATE (UNII: 698O4Z48G6) ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M) WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) PEG-25 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (UNII: 0ZNO9PJJ9J) Product Characteristics Color yellow (Cloudy to transparent , cream to straw) Score Shape Size Flavor Imprint Code Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC: 11383-310-02 1 in 1 CARTON 05/17/2021 1 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC monograph final part358G 05/17/2021 Labeler - Weeks & Leo Co., Inc. (005290028) Registrant - Weeks & Leo Co., Inc. (005290028) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations Weeks & Leo Co., Inc. 005290028 manufacture(11383-310)
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