LICE TREATMENT- permethrin lotion 
CVS Pharmacy

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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Lice Treatment Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each fluid ounce)

Permethrin 280 mg (1%)

Purpose

Lice treatment

Uses

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)

Directions

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 nits (eggs)
use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair
look for tiny nits near the 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 (eggs) are found, treat with the 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 the creme rinse. Rinse with water.
towel dry hair so it is damp but not wet
shake the bottle well
completely saturate the hair and scalp with the creme rinse. Begin to apply the creme rinse behind the ears and at the back of the neck.
keep the creme rinse out of the eyes. Protect the eyes with a washcloth or towel.
leave the creme rinse 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

Other information

read all the directions and warnings in the Consumer Information Insert before use. Keep the carton. It contains important information.
store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

abies balsamea (balsam canada) extract, anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, ceteth-10, cetyl alcohol, ethylparaben, FD&C yellow no. 6, fragrance, hydrolyzed animal protein, hydroxyethyl cellulose, isopropyl alcohol, methylparaben, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, stearalkonium chloride

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

Consumer Information

Permethrin Lotion, 1%

Lice Treatment Creme Rinse

THE FACTS OF LICE

Please read all information before using Lice Treatment Creme Rinse.

If you or a member of your household has head lice, don’t panic. Keep calm.

Anyone can get head lice - it has nothing to do with cleanliness or poor hygiene. Head lice are treatable and very rarely cause serious health problems.

What are head lice?

head lice are small insects that live and feed on the human scalp
they may get as big as sesame seeds and are brown
lice do not fly or jump from one person to another. They can only crawl.

What are nits?

nits are lice eggs laid on the hair near the scalp. One louse may lay over 100 nits.
nits are oval shaped, tiny and greyish-white
they are attached to hair with a waterproof glue-like substance that cannot be washed out or blown away

Because nits (eggs) hatch in about one week, all nits must be removed to stop lice.

How do head lice spread?

head lice spread easily from close head-to-head or hand-to-head contact with persons who have lice
they may also spread by sharing hats, helmets, scarves, headphones, brushes, combs, bedding and clothing

How do you know if you have lice?

itching is the most common symptom
scratching behind the ears or the back of the neck is a sign that you should check for head lice
scabs or blood spots may be seen

How do you prevent the spread of lice?

do not share or borrow personal items like combs, brushes, or headbands
do not share or borrow hats, sweaters, coats, scarves, helmets, headphones, pillows or stuffed animals
store hats in coat sleeves and hang coats separately, so that they do not touch other people’s hats and coats
wash under fingernails when you first see lice or nits (eggs)
check your child’s head daily when you hear of a lice outbreak in day care or school

How to use the creme rinse

I. Inspect

If you suspect head lice - check. Head lice may be hard to locate because they avoid light. Nits are easier to see.

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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 nits (eggs)
use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair
look for tiny nits near the 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 (eggs) are found, treat with the creme rinse
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II. 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 the creme rinse. Rinse with water.
towel dry hair so it is damp but not wet
shake the bottle well
completely saturate the hair and scalp with the creme rinse. Begin to apply the creme rinse behind the ears and at the back of the neck.
keep the creme rinse out of the eyes. Protect the eyes with a washcloth or towel.
leave the creme rinse 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
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III. Remove Lice/Nits

Treatment kills lice but does not remove the 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
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IV. Clean home and personal items

After using the creme rinse, it is very important to clean personal items and your home to prevent the spread of lice. Nits may live away from the human head for about 7-12 days. Lice may live away from the human head for about 1 day.

all personal head gear (hats, hair ribbons, etc.), scarves, coats, towels and bed linens should be washed in hot water (above 130°F), then dried in the dryer using the hottest cycle for at least 20 minutes
personal combs, including nit combs, and brushes should be soaked in hot water (above 130°F) for at least 10 minutes
personal articles such as clothing, bedspreads, blankets, pillows or stuffed animals that cannot be washed should be dry-cleaned or sealed tightly in a plastic bag for a period of at least 4 weeks. Items should be taken out of the plastic bag outdoors and shaken out very hard before using again.
for anything you cannot wash, dry-clean or store in a plastic bag, spray with lice control spray.
vacuum everywhere. Vacuum all carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture and car seats that may have been used by infested household members.
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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)

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

Distributed By

Perrigo®

Allegan, MI 49010

:95500 00 J2

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Nix® Creme Rinse

PERMETHRIN LOTION 1%

Lice Treatment

CREME RINSE

With a single application kills lice and their eggs

Single application prevents reinfestation for 14 days

Safe, approved for use on children over 2 months of age

2 bottles creme rinse and 2 nit removal combs

TWIN PACK

2 NIT REMOVAL COMBS INCLUDED

2-2 FL OZ (59 mL) BOTTLES

TOTAL 4 FL OZ (118 mL)

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LICE TREATMENT 
permethrin lotion
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-769
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
PERMETHRIN (UNII: 509F88P9SZ) (PERMETHRIN - UNII:509F88P9SZ) PERMETHRIN1 mg  in 100 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
BALSAM FIR LEAFY TWIG (UNII: H1TFV1454Z)  
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
CETETH-10 (UNII: LF9X1PN3XJ)  
CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
ETHYLPARABEN (UNII: 14255EXE39)  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 0OUO26BB88)  
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:59779-769-262 in 1 CARTON05/03/2016
159 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA07609005/03/2016
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)

Revised: 10/2017
Document Id: 9227dbb4-56c1-453f-b012-de16f5836879
Set id: 6b635c81-3afe-4943-ac18-a0e7b0c427f2
Version: 2
Effective Time: 20171016
 
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