A-200 Lice Treatment
Generic name:piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical [ pye-PER-oh-nil-bue-TOX-ide-and-pye-REE-thrins-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand names: A-200 Lice Treatment, Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1, Leader Lice Solution, Pronto Lice Kill System,
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Drug class:Topical anti-infectives
What is A-200 Lice Treatment?
Piperonyl butoxide is a chemical that stops the breakdown of pyrethrins, an insecticide chemical.
A-200 Lice Treatment (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat lice.
A-200 Lice Treatment may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use A-200 Lice Treatment if you are allergic to it, or if you have an allergy to chrysanthemums or ragweed.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether A-200 Lice Treatment will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use A-200 Lice Treatment?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Lice infestations are highly contagious. All household members may need to be treated for lice. Lice can be spread from person to person by sharing a hairbrush, a comb, hats, or headbands. It can also be spread through head-to-head contact.
Apply the shampoo to dry hair. Shake well before use. Apply to all areas of the scalp, including behind the ears and neck. Treat hair from the roots to the ends and leave the shampoo in the hair for no longer than 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. The shampoo should be used again in 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice.
Keep your eyes tightly closed while using this medicine in your hair. You may use a washcloth or towel to protect your eyes while applying the medication to your head. Do not apply to your eyebrows or eyelashes. Call your doctor if these areas become infected with lice.
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