Pyrethrum Extract, Piperonyl Butoxide

FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Liendrex

Brand Names
Liendrex
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage Form
SHAMPOO
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG

What Is Pyrethrum Extract, Piperonyl Butoxide Used For?

USES: FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEAD, BODY, PUBIC (CRAB) LICE.

Dosage and Administration

DIRECTIONS IMPORTANT: READ WARNINGS AND OTHER INFORMATION BEFORE USING. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING. USE ON DRY HAIR. APPLY TO AFFECTED AREA UNTIL ALL HAIR IS THOROUGHLY WET WITH PRODUCT. ALLOW PRODUCT TO REMAIN ON FOR 10 MINUTES BUT NO LONGER. ADD SUFFICIENT WARM WATER TO FORM A LATHER AND SHAMPOO AS USUAL. RINSE THOROUGHLY. A FINE TOOTH COMB OR SPECIAL LICE/NIT-REMOVAL COMB MAY BE USED TO HELP REMOVE DEAD LICE AND THEIR EGGS (NITS) FROM HAIR. A SECOND TREATMENT MUST BE DONE IN 7 TO 10 DAYS TO KILL ANY NEWLY HATCHED LICE.

Warnings and Precautions

WARNINGS FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Contraindications

ALLERGY ALERT: USE WITH CAUTION ON PERSONS WITH ALLERGIC TO RAGWEED.

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