Formulation:
Cream rinse
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Manufacturer:
Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare
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Alternate Names:Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin)
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What is Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) used for? |
Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) is for the treatment of head lice
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When should Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) not be taken?
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Do not take Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) |
What precautions should I follow when taking Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) ?
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Before using Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin)?
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Treatment with Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) may cause temporary worsening of your symptoms. |
What are the side effects of Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin)?
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Most severe: Burning, stinging, erythema, numbness, tingling and rash
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Most common: Mild burning and stinging; itching; skin flushing; numbness; tingling; rash.
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Other: None
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How should I take Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount andperor frequency of Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Thoroughly massage into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet. It is not necessary to put Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) on the scalp except in children and older patients. One course of Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) will usually cure scabies. You may experience itching after treatment. This is not a sign of treatment failure. However, if living mites are seen after 14 days, retreatment is necessary. Itching, mild burning or stinging may happen with the use of Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin). If irritation continues, talk with your health care provider. Do not allow Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) to get into the eyes. If this does occur, flush with water at once. Remove Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) by washing after 6 to 14 hours. Do not stop taking Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin). Do not take more medicine than is prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
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How should Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) be stored?
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Store Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) between 59 to 77 degrees F. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin) is to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin). If you have any questions about Nix Cream Rinse (permethrin), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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