Lindane topical
Generic name: lindane topical [ LIN-dane ]
Dosage forms: topical lotion (1%); topical shampoo (1%)
Drug class:Topical anti-infectives
What is lindane topical?
Lindane is an anti-parasite medicine. Lindane topical (for the skin) kills certain parasites that live or lay eggs in your skin or hair.
Lindane topical shampoo is used to treat head lice or pubic lice ("crabs"). Lindane topical lotion is used to treat scabies.
lindane topical is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 110 pounds. Lindane topical should be used only if other medicines cannot be given, or have been tried without success.
Lindane topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Although this medicine is useful in treating parasites, lindane is a poison that can be absorbed through your skin. Misuse of lindane topical can cause serious or fatal side effects.
You should not use lindane topical if you have an uncontrolled seizure disorder, crusted scabies, or other skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
Do not use this medicine on a premature baby.
Before taking this medicine
Although lindane topical is useful in treating parasites, lindane is a poison that can be absorbed through your skin and affect your brain or nerves. Misuse of lindane topical can cause serious or fatal side effects.
You should not use lindane topical if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
an uncontrolled seizure disorder;
crusted scabies; or
other skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
Do not use this medicine on a premature baby.
To make sure lindane topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a history of seizures;
a history of head injury or brain/spinal cord tumor;
HIV or AIDS;
cirrhosis or other liver disease; or
if you drink large amounts of alcohol.
It is not known whether lindane topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
Lindane topical can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not breast-feed within 24 hours after using lindane topical. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
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