What is Lindane Shampoo and what does it treat?
Lindane Shampoo is applied to the hair and underlying skin and is used to kill lice and their eggs. Lice are very small bugs that attach to the hair on your head or pubic (crotch) area and lay eggs, called nits, in your hair. Lice can cause severe itching and scratching. Since there is the possibility for serious side effects, the FDA recommends that Lindane Shampoo only be used when you have already been treated with other products that did not work or you cannot use other safer medications. 4. What is Lindane Lotion and what does it treat? Lindane Lotion is applied to the skin and is used to kill scabies and their eggs. Scabies are very small bugs that crawl under your skin, lay eggs, and make you itch. Since there is the possibility for serious side effects, the FDA recommends that Lindane Lotion only be used when you have already been treated with other products that did not work or if the you cannot use other safer medications. Back to Top 5. How long has Lindane been on the marke