Label: MATA PIOJOS LICE- piperonyl butoxide, pyrethrum extract shampoo

  • NDC Code(s): 48201-006-08, 48201-006-59
  • Packager: GRANDALL DISTRIBUTING, LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated January 23, 2024

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  • Active ingredient

    Piperonyl butoxide 4%

    Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33% pyrethrins)

  • Purpose

    Lice treatment

  • Uses

    treats head, pubic (crab), 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 use 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 into eyes, flush with water right away

    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

    Keep out of reach of children.

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

  • 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, beginning 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 nitsif hair dries during combing, dampen slightly with waterfor head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of the head. Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours.lift 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 from coming back.•after combing, thoroughly recheck for lice/nits. Repeat combing if necessary.•check daily for any lice/nits that you missed•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: ask a doctor

  • Inactive ingredients

    water

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    01b LBL_Mata Piojos_Lice Shampoo_2oz

    01b UC_Mata Piojos_Lice Shampoo_8oz

    01b Insert_Mata Piojos_Lice Shampoo

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MATA PIOJOS LICE 
    piperonyl butoxide, pyrethrum extract shampoo
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:48201-006
    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
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:48201-006-591 in 1 CARTON07/09/2015
    159 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:48201-006-081 in 1 CARTON06/01/2018
    2237 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM03107/09/2015
    Labeler - GRANDALL DISTRIBUTING, LLC (044428324)