Means for pediculosis for children - a complete list of effective drugs

Pediculosis is a common disease that affects children most often between the ages of 2 and 10 due to closer contact with peers from different social strata. Most often, carriers transmit infected parasites, which within a few days postpone their offspring. After that, the first lice jumps to another carrier or dies. Deferred offspring within two to three weeks can become sexually mature and continue to multiply. That is why it should be as soon as possible to conduct treatment.

Remedies for pediculosis with malathion

Pedilin

This medication can be used from 2 years, sometimes an earlier intake is allowed if it is not possible to apply another medication. Pedilin is applied to the entire affected area, thoroughly foamed and waiting for five minutes. It should be ensured that the shampoo does not get into the eyes, as this can cause a burn and a temporary decrease in visual acuity. After the procedure, the hair is combed with a large comb, or the nits are selected manually. Typically, Pedilin requires re-use within 1-3 days. For a day you can use shampoo only once.

Parasidosis

The drug against pediculosis in children also comes in the form of a shampoo that is applied to damp curls, they can be clean or dirty, this will not affect the result of therapy in any way. Slightly massaging the skin, Parasidosis is left for 5-7 minutes on the hair, so that the active substance could paralyze the lice and their larvae. Then all the strands are carefully combed. In a day, you should apply Parasidosis again to the entire head and wait five minutes. If necessary, you can re-treat the hair in a week, with the shampoo also applied strictly twice. The drug is used from the age of two.

Attention! Despite the relative safety of the described drugs, if it gets into the mucosa and because of the individual intolerance of the active substance, a child may develop a dangerous allergic reaction.

Anti-lice preparations based on essential oil

Lavinale

The drug is available in a convenient form of aerosol, which contains a large number of essential components in the form of anise, coconut and other ingredients. Spray is distributed over the hair for half an hour, after which you should definitely wear a special cellophane cap or a normal package. Usually, when using Lavalin, re-treatment of the head is required. Wash off the product using a normal shampoo, so that there are no traces of the drug on the hair. The lice and their offspring are combed out with a special comb or removed with the help of hands. Use of aerosol can only be from the age of two years, earlier use is permitted after prior consultation with the attending physician.

Paranit

In addition to essential oils, dimethicone is part of the drug. Because of this, the drug should not be used until three years, since no laboratory tests have been conducted yet on babies under the age of three. Aerosol is sprayed solely on dry hair. Withstand a medical product for 15 minutes, after which it is necessary to wash it off with the usual shampoo. When applying Paranita, it is best to protect the child's respiratory organs as much as possible so that active substances do not enter there, and there is no bronchospasm.

Rosh Tov

The medication is also available in the form of a spray that contains a whole complex of plant essential oils. For a stronger impact, a small amount of dimethicone is added to it, which in combination with oils causes an active process of paralyzing and strangling parasites. Apply the product to dry hair, stand for 30 minutes and rinse. A week later, in the absence of a firm result, you can repeat one more treatment course.

Warning! This group of medicines has a strong smell, which is why it is recommended to perform procedures with open windows and monitor the condition of the child.

Medicines with permethrin against lice in children

Para-Plus

A good and effective remedy that is available in the form of an aerosol. Spray it on the skin and hair, after which you need to wait 15-30 minutes and rinse off Para-Plus with a normal shampoo. The medicinal preparation allows you to get rid of parasites at any stage of their development. If the first treatment was ineffective, after a week you can repeat the application of Para-Plus. Longer use of the drug is impossible, since an overdose can occur. Apply the drug from 2.5 years after consulting a doctor.

MediFox

preparation A medical preparation that can be used from the first year of life. But at the same time, MediFox acts solely on adult individuals, without paralyzing the larvae. A concentrate is produced with a small amount of alcohol. Rub Medifox gently with massage movements and rinse after 10 minutes using any convenient soap. If the therapy is ineffective, repeat the treatment after seven days.

Nok

The medication is available in the form of a shampoo that can be used from two years if the baby does not suffer from allergies and easily tolerates the medication. Apply Nock only in those rooms where you can ensure a good air supply because of the very sharp odor of the drug. Shampoo is rubbed into the roots of the hair for a minimum of half an hour, since only after that the larvae and adult lice will be paralyzed and they will be removed from the head. After seven days, it is allowed to re-treat, the third time Nok shampoo is not used.

Warning! If the medication is released in the form of a spray or aerosol, when applying, it is necessary to hold the breath so that there is no accidental swelling of the larynx due to the individual intolerance of the drug.

Cost of medicines for children against lice

Medicine	Image	Cost RF	cost in Ukraine
Pedilin		200 rubles	82 hryvnia
Parazidoz		200 rubles	82 hryvnia
Lavinal	Ëàâèíàë	600 rubles	246 hryvnia
Paranit		650 rubles	267 hryvnia
Para-Plus		500 rubles	205 hryvnia
MediFox		150 rubles	62 hryvnia
Knock	700 rubles	287 hryvnia
Rosh Tov	600 rubles	246 hryvnia

Attention! The prices quoted are for information only and may not coincide with those presented in any particular pharmacy chain. In online stores, you can purchase funds to fight pediculosis at lower prices.

Traditional methods of therapy against nits in children

Mayonnaise mask

Quite simple method that allows to achieve good results. Parasites simply do not tolerate a greasy environment. In addition, mayonnaise has an effect similar to dimethicone on lice and larvae. Parasites simply suffocate in a very oily non-breathing mass, which contributes to the child's recovery. Wash off the mayonnaise with any soap base. If necessary, such treatments can be carried out until complete recovery.

Vinegar

A rather risky way to get rid of harmful organisms, since at a high concentration the substance can cause burns, including respiratory tract. In addition, vinegar can greatly dry the skin and cause the formation of dandruff, which is difficult to get rid of. For use, you can take only 9% apple cider vinegar, which is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1.The resulting solution is rubbed into the root zone and allowed to stand for 30 minutes, after which it should be washed off several times with shampoo. Use this method of treatment can be a maximum of three times a day.

Cranberry juice

It is necessary to prepare such a quantity of juice of berries so that it is enough to apply over the entire affected area. Cranberry juice provides an acidic environment in which just plain lice and nits can not exist normally. The latter because of the impact of acid can no longer hold on to the hairs and easily comb out with the help of a large crest. It is possible to be treated in this way until the symptoms of pediculosis disappear completely.

Warning! All folk methods can be used only from the age of two, since before that the risk of developing side and allergic reactions is high.

Video - How to treat lice with folk remedies at home

Prevention measures against pediculosis infection by children

Among the main recommendations to prevent infection with lice and their larvae are the following:

• do not wear other people's hats to the child, and also those that you plan to buy in stores, it is enough to measure the circumference of the head to see if the thing fits;
• , make sure that in public transport the baby does not lean his head against the handrails, especially if they have a fabric base;
• do not use other people's hairbrushes, elastic bands and hairpins;
• on a visit, take care that children do not touch their heads and do not sleep on other people's bedding;
• if someone from a nearby environment finds lice, be sure to look at the child's head every day for a week.

Attention! These recommendations reduce the infection of pediculosis virtually to zero, but there is a risk of accidental infection due to migration of adults from the carrier to healthy people.

If you detect lice or nits in your child, do not panic. At the moment there are a large number of drugs in different pharmacological forms that allow you to get a good result after one or two treatments. It is recommended to visit the pediatrician beforehand to make sure that the medicine used for treatment is safe. If you follow all the precautions and recommendations for applying the medicine, the risk of side effects is minimal.