Label: HERKLIN LICE TREATMENT- piperonyl butoxide, pyrethrum extract shampoo

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Drug Label Information

Updated July 16, 2018

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  • Drug Facts

    Active Ingredients

    Piperonyl butoxide 4%.........................................................................Lice Treatment

    Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33 % pyrethrins.................................Lice Treatment

  • ​Inactive Ingredients

    ammonium laureth sulfate, fragrance, PEG-25 hydrogenated castor oil, polyquaternium-10, purified water, SD-40 alcohol

  • Purpose

    Treatment head, pubic (crab), and body lice

  • ​Uses

    ​Uses treats head lice, pubic (crab) lice, and body lice

  • ​Warnings

    For external use only. Do not use

    • near eyes
    • inside nose, mouth or vagina
    • on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas.

    Ask a doctor before us if you are

    • allergic to ragweed, May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic attack.

    When using this product

    • keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel
    • if product gets in eyes, flush with water right away
    • scalp itching or redness may occur.

    Stop use and ask doctor if

    • breathing difficulty occurs
    • eye irrirtation occurs
    • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs

    Keep out of reach of children

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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  • ​​Directions

    • ​Important: Read warnings before use.
    • adults and children 2 years and over: Inspect
    • check each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice/nits (eggs)
    • look for tiny nits near scalp, beginin at back of neck and behind ears
    • examine small sections of hair at a time
    • unlike dandruff which moves when touched, nits stick to the hair
    • if either lice or nits are found, treat with this product

    ​Treat

    • apply thoroughly to dry hair or other affected area. For head lice, first apply behind ears and to back of neck.
    • allow product to remain for 10 minutes, but no longer
    • use warm water to form a lather, shampoo, then thoroughly rinse
    • for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles.
    ​Remove lice and their eggs (nits)
    • use a fine-tooth or special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining nits by hand (using a throw-away glove.)
    • hair should remain slightly damp while removing nits
    • if hair dries during combing dampen slightly with water
    • for head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of head.  Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours.
    • life a 1- to 2- inch wide strand of hair. Place comb as close to scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from scalp.
    • Pin back each strand of hair after combing
    • clean comb often. Wipe nits away with tissue and discard in a plastic bag.  Seal bag and discard to prevent lice froom coming back.
    • after combing, thoroughly recheck for lice/nits. Repeat combing if necessary.
    • a second treatment must be done in 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice
    • If infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments.
    • ​children under 2 years:​ aska doctor

  • ​Other Information

    • do not freeze
    • store at controlled room temperature, 20 °C to 25 ° C (68 ºF to 77 ºF)
    • Questions or comments call (844) 437-5546
    • see package insert for additional information
  • Consumer Information

    Kills Lice & Eliminates Nits in 3 simple steps

    ​STEP 1: APPLY • APLIQUE

    Apply shampoo ​on dry hair​ for 10 minutes.

    Step 1

    STEP 2: REMOVE • RETIRE

    Remove lice and nits with comb provided.

    Step 2

    ​STEP 3: REPEAT • REPITA

    ​Repeat treatment 1 week later.

    Step 3

    ​Detailed Instructions Inside

    ​BILINGUAL HOW-TO VIDEOS

    ​Visit HERKLINE USA on YouTube for step-by-step videos.

    How to Video

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    Distributed by MarcasUSA, Inc.,

    El Segundo, CA 90245 • HerklineUSA.com

    Made in U.S.A

    58-253-02v3.0

  • Principal Display Panel - 236 mL Bottle Carton

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    • PROUDLY SERVING FAMILIES FOR •
    38
    YEARS

    HERKLIN®
    LICE TREATMENT

    Piperonyl butoxide 4%
    Pyrethrum extract (0.33% pyrethrins)

    Kills Lice &
    Eliminates Nits*

    Effective & safe for ages 2+

    NEED HELP? •
    Toll
    Free
    (844) HERKLIN
    (437-5546)

    INCLUDES:
    Shampoo, Lice
    & Nit Comb

    LICE COMB INCLUDED

    2 fl oz (59 mL)

    ​*Proper use of nit comb removes nits

    Carton

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HERKLIN LICE TREATMENT 
    piperonyl butoxide, pyrethrum extract shampoo
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:75940-192
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE (UNII: LWK91TU9AH) (PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE - UNII:LWK91TU9AH) PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE4 g  in 100 mL
    PYRETHRUM EXTRACT (UNII: ZUM06L90GV) (PYRETHRUM EXTRACT - UNII:ZUM06L90GV) PYRETHRUM EXTRACT0.33 g  in 100 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PEG-25 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (UNII: 0ZNO9PJJ9J)  
    POLYQUATERNIUM-10 (125 MPA.S AT 2%) (UNII: L45WU8S981)  
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:75940-192-0959 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/16/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart358G07/16/2018
    Labeler - MarcasUSA LLC (016139820)
    Registrant - MarcasUSA LLC (016139820)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Weeks & Leo Co.Inc005290028manufacture(75940-192)