Pyrethroid

Permethrin

Approved 20 Dec 2001TopicalLotion

The FDA lists this product in 6 strengths and forms.

Indications

Use treats head lice

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 see 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

The FDA lists each strength of a product separately; these pages share one label.

Warnings and precautions

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 see 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)