How can head lice be treated?
There are a number of very effective treatments for head lice. All the treatments contain an insecticide that kills the lice. • pyrethrin (found in R+C® shampoo/conditioner) • permethrin (Nix® or Kwellada-P®) • any over the counter treatment for head lice You don’t need a prescription for these products. Follow package directions carefully and read any precautions. Don’t leave the shampoo or rinse in hair longer than directed. Rinse hair well after the treatment. It’s best to do the treatment and rinsing over a sink, not in the bath or shower, so that other parts of the body don’t come in contact with the product. Be sure to repeat the treatment in 7 to 10 days. Do not treat anyone with a head lice product unless you find lice in their hair. Check family members (adults and children) if someone in the house has head lice. Sometimes, the treatments will make the scalp itchy. If your child is scratching after treatment, it doesn’t necessarily mean the lice are back. You need to find live
