Permethrin Lotion 100 ml

Permethrin Lotion is a topical medication used to treat head lice by paralyzing and killing the lice and their eggs. It is available over-the-counter in a 1% concentration (e.g., Nix®) and typically requires one or two applications to be effective. 

Benefits of Permethrin Lotion:

Ø  Effective Treatment: Kills head lice and their eggs (nits), with a single application often being effective.

Ø  Targeted Action: Works directly on the nervous system of arthropods (lice and mites), which causes respiratory paralysis and death.

Ø  Low Systemic Absorption: Minimal amounts are absorbed into the human bloodstream, which contributes to a low risk of systemic toxicity when used as directed.

Ø  Easy to Use: Applied topically to the hair and scalp, with clear instructions for use at home. 

Ingredients of Permethrin lotion:

The primary active ingredient is permethrin (1% concentration for the lotion used for head lice). 

Inactive ingredients in brand-name (e.g., Nix®) or generic formulations may include:

Ø  Isopropyl alcohol

Ø  Methylparaben

Ø  Propylparaben

Ø  Butylated hydroxytoluene

Ø  Carbomer homopolymer type B

Ø  Fractionated coconut oil

Ø  Glycerin

Ø  Glyceryl monostearate

Ø  Lanolin alcohols

Ø  Mineral oil

Ø  Polyoxyethylene cetyl ethers

Ø  Purified water

Ø  Sodium hydroxide

Ø  Formaldehyde (as a preservative in some 5% cream formulations). 

Usage Instructions of Permethrin lotion:

Follow the directions on the product label or your doctor's advice carefully: 

Ø  Wash hair with a regular shampoo (do not use a conditioner or a shampoo/conditioner combination product immediately before use) and rinse thoroughly.

Ø  Towel dry the hair until it is only damp.

Ø  Shake the permethrin lotion well to mix the medication evenly.

Ø  Apply the lotion to the hair and scalp, making sure to cover the areas behind the ears and at the back of the neck.

Ø  Leave the lotion on the hair and scalp for 10 minutes.

Ø  Rinse the hair and scalp with warm water over a sink (avoid using a shower/bathtub to limit body exposure).

Ø  Towel dry hair and use a fine-toothed comb to remove any dead lice and nits.

Ø  Wash hands carefully after the application and rinsing steps.

Ø  A second treatment may be necessary if live lice are seen 7 days or more after the initial treatment. 

Side Effects of Permethrin lotion:

Most side effects are generally mild and temporary: 

Ø  Burning, stinging, or tingling sensation on the skin or scalp.

Ø  Itching or rash of the skin/scalp area (this may persist for a few weeks due to an allergic reaction to dead mites/lice and is not necessarily a sign of treatment failure).

Ø  Redness of skin or scalp.

Ø  Numbness or mild skin irritation.

Ø  Dryness or peeling of the skin (in some combination products).