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Generic: Permethrin
Lice treatmentAlso: Nix Complete Lice Treatment✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Nix is a medication used to treat head lice and help detangle hair. It works by killing the lice and their eggs when applied to the hair and scalp. For adults and children 2 months and older, you should apply it as a cream rinse, saturating the hair and scalp, and leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. If you still see live lice after a week, a second treatment can be done. It's important to avoid using it near the eyes and to keep it out of reach of children, and if you're allergic to ragweed, you should consult a doctor before using it.
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Uses
- treats head lice. detangle and comb the hair.
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Dosage
For adults and children 2 months and older.
Inspect all household members for lice and nits.
Wash hair with a shampoo without conditioner before use.
Apply Nix® for 10 minutes, then rinse.
If live lice are seen after 7 days, a second treatment is needed.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Scalp itching or redness may occurEye irritation may happen if it gets in the eyesBreathing difficulty or asthma episodes can occur
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- For external use only.
- Do not use on children under 2 months.
- Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina.
- Do not use on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a health professional.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).