Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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.
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 for 15 minutes
• do not rub eyes
• scalp itching and redness may occur.
• do not ingest as may cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea and diarrhea.
• do not freeze
• do not store at a temperature greater than 140° F
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• eye irritation occurs
• skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs
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.
• while holding the spray bottle in one hand, back stroke your child's hair so as to expose their scalp/skin.
• with these areas exposed, mist the Dr. Greengoods'Lice Killer. No more than a mist is necessary.
• 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 • wash area thoroughly with warm water and soap or shampoo • for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles.
• repeat the process until you have treated your child's entire head.
• as you prepare to treat hair toward the front of your child's face, ask them to close their eyes and gently shield the eyes against excess mist with one hand and mist spray with the other.
• hold nozzle 10 to 12 inches from treated area.
• be sure not to spray their eyes directly. When wet use nit comb.
• 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 spray • for head lice, after spraying the entire head, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of 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". • do not soak. Mist only.
• 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
Other information
Head lice • lay small white eggs (nits) on hair shaft close to scalp • nits are most easily found on back of neck or behind ears • disinfect hats, hair
ribbons, scarves, coats, towels, and bed linens by machine washing in hot water, (above 54°C (130°F)), then using hottest dryer cycle for at least 20 minutes • items that cannot be washed (bedspreads, blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, etc.) should be dry-cleaned or sealed in a plastic bag for 4
weeks, then removed outdoors and shaken out very hard before using again • items that cannot be washed, dry-cleaned, or stored may be sprayed with Dr Greengood’s Habitat product • soak all combs and brushes in hot water, (above 54°C (130°F)) for at least 10 minutes • vacuum all carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and car seats that may have been used by affected people.
• Storage: Store at room temperature. Avoid exposure to heat, freezing and direct sunlight.
• Disposal: Place in trash or offer for recycling if available.
