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Indication & Dosage |
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| Topical/Cutaneous |
| SCABIES |
| Adult:
Apply a thin layer of 1% topical preparation onto all skin areas from the neck to toes. Completely wash off from the body with warm water after 8-12 hr |
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| PEDICULOSIS |
| Adult:
Apply 30-60 ml of 1% shampoo to dry hair. Amount depends on the length of the hair; most patients will require 30 ml (max 60 ml). Massage into hair for 4 min then add small quantities of water to form a good lather. Immediately rinse thoroughly until all the lather is gone. Dry the hair and comb with a fine tooth comb. |
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| Precautions |
Infants, small children, patients <50 kg, history of seizures or conditions which may increase risk of seizures. Hepatic impairment. Avoid contact with face, eyes, mucous membranes and urethral meatus. Pregnancy. |
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Potentially Life-threatening
Adverse Drug Reactions |
Cardiac arrhythmia, ataxia, dizziness, headache, restlessness, seizure, pain, alopecia, contact dermatitis, eczematous eruptions, pruritus, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, aplastic anaemia, hepatitis, burning and stinging, paraesthesia, haematuria, pulmonary oedema. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Severe neurologic toxicities. |
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| Interactions |
Enhanced absorption and increased risk of toxicity with oils and oil-based preparations. |
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