Nix Lice Killing Creme Rinse PERMETHRIN 1 g/100mL Rinse
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Permethrin is used to treat scabies ('mites that attach themselves to the skin) in adults and children 2 months of age and older. Over-the-counter permethrin is used to treat lice (small insects that attach themselves to the skin on the head) in adults and children 2 months of age and older. Permethrin is in a class of medications called scabicides and pediculicides. It works by killing lice and mites.
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| good sense lice killing creme rinse 1 mg/100mL 00113-1910-16 | L. | 1 bottle | $0.112 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nix Lice Killing Creme Rinse 1 g/100mLthis 63471-3006-02 | Geodis | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nix 1 g/100mL 63736-0030-01 | Insight | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kakshal Permethrin 1 g/100mL 87544-8526-07 | Kakshal | 60 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 63471-3006-02 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63471-3006-2) / 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2013-11-15 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses treats head lice
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Important: Read warnings before use Adults and children 2 months old and older Inspect all household members should be checked by another person for lice and/or nits (eggs) use a magnifying glass in bright light to help you see the lice and/or nits (eggs) use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair look for tiny nits near scalp, beginning at the back of the neck and behind the ears small sections of hair (1-2 inches wide) should be examined at a time unlike dandruff, nits stick to the hair.
Dandruff should move when lightly touched, if either lice or nits (or eggs) are found, treat with Nix ® Creme Rinse Treat wash hair with a shampoo without conditioner. Do not use a shampoo that contains a conditioner or a conditioner alone since this may decrease the activity of Nix ® . Rinse with water. towel dry hair so it is damp but not wet shake the bottle of Nix ® well completely saturate the hair and scalp with Nix ® .
Begin to apply Nix ® behind the ears and at the back of the neck. keep Nix ® out of the eyes. Protect the eyes with a washcloth or towel. leave Nix ® on the hair for 10 minutes, but no longer rinse with warm water towel dry hair and comb out tangles if live lice are seen seven days or more after the first treatment, a second treatment should be given Remove Lice/Nits remove nits by combing the hair with the special small tooth comb provided. Remaining nits may be removed by hand (using a throw-away glove), or cutting the nits out. use the nit comb provided and make sure the hair remains slightly damp while removing nits if the hair dries during combing, dampen it slightly with water part the hair into 4 sections.
Work on one section at a time. Longer hair may take more time (1-2 hours). start at the top of the head on the section you have picked with one hand, lift a 1-2 inch wide strand of hair. Get the teeth of the comb as close to the scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from the scalp to the end of the hair. use clips to pin back each strand of hair after you have combed out the nits clean the comb completely as you go.
Wipe the nits from the comb with a tissue and throw away the tissue in a sealed plastic bag to prevent the lice from coming back. after combing, recheck the entire head for nits and repeat combing if necessary check the affected head daily to remove any nits that you might have missed
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Do not use on children under 2 months of age near the eyes inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See your doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you are allergic to ragweed.
May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic episode. When using this product keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel if product gets into the eyes, immediately flush with large amounts of water scalp itching or redness may occur Stop use and ask a doctor if breathing difficulty occurs eye irritation occurs skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each fluid ounce) Permethrin 280 mg (1%) Purpose Lice treatment
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients canada balsam, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, FD&C yellow no. 6, hydrolyzed animal protein, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, methylparaben, polyoxyethylene 10 cetyl ether, propylene glycol, propylparaben, stearalkonium chloride, water
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Lice treatment