Pediculosis in children, than to treat: drugs - in detail about the application and effectiveness!

Name	Action and application	Contraindications
"Pair-plus"	A drug in the form of a spray containing malathion, which must be sprayed over the entire length of the hair, to stand for ten minutes, after which it should be washed off with ordinary hygienic means. Repeated treatment of affected areas can be no more than seven days.	Bronchial asthma, age up to 2.5 years.
"Nix"	Cream agent that effectively affects insects at all stages of their development. Evenly applied to the affected areas, aged for at least ten minutes. Authorized for use in children from six months	Contraindicated for dermatitis and sensitivity to individual components
Medifox	Concentrated drug with alcohol used to kill both head and pubic lice( only affects adult insects)	Contraindicated at the age of one year
"Nittifor"	Produced in the form of lotions and creams, destroys parasites at any stage of their development. The drug is rubbed into the skin of the hairy parts, washed off with ordinary hygiene means and a solution of vinegar. It remains active for two weeks, therefore it is very effective for the prevention of recurrence of the disease insta story viewer	It is not used until the age of 5
"Avicin"	Universal insecticide, used to control all types of lice and treatment of premises. The drug is very concentrated, so it is diluted with water( 1 to 100), then applied to the affected hairy areas and washed with shampoo	Age to 5 years, skin diseases, individual intolerance to individual ingredients
"Pedilin"	Tetramethrin and malathion, which accumulate in the bodies of parasites, resulting in their death. It is treated with hair roots, rubs well, washed, washed with	shampoo. Contraindicated before the age of two, and also with sensitivity to individual components of the
"Itax"	. A pediculosis shampoo that affects nits and adult insects. It is applied to the skin with great care( in rubber gloves).May cause side effects in the form of erythrema or pruritus	Children under 2 years of age, hypersensitivity
Parasidosis	A phenothrin-based remedy that is rubbed into damp hair is washed off with normal shampoo and then applied repeatedly	Not used until 2.5 yearsand with hypersensitivity
"Veda"	A long-acting drug that is applied to the roots of the hair and scalp is washed off with ordinary hygiene. Suitable for destruction and prevention of recurrence of the disease. Repeatedly used after a week, and after application is active for 14 days	Individual sensitivity
"Anti-bit"	Liquid soap( the main active ingredient is Sumitine), which is applied to the scalp and washed off with plain water. Can be used to prevent pediculosis	Sometimes causes skin irritation
"Foksilon"	The main active ingredient of the drug is benzyl benzoate. Evenly applied to washed wet hair, slightly rubbed into the roots. Single application dose - 10 to 50 ml, depending on the number of parasites, as well as the length and thickness of the hairline	Not recommended for use in children under 5 years of age

The problem of pediculosis( the appearance of lice and nits) is familiar to almost every one of us, especially pre-school and school children aged 4 to 12 years.

Just ten years ago, it was difficult to cope with these unpleasant insects, but today there are a number of drugs that can quickly and effectively cope with the trouble. What kind of pharmacy is best used to combat nits and lice in babies?

Drugs for pediculosis

It is quite difficult to talk about the effectiveness of specific preparations for pediculosis,because each of them has its own specific actions and different components in the composition. They can be made on the basis of natural or synthetic insecticides, which destroy insects physically. The least contra-indications are natural remedies - they cover lice and nits with the thinnest film and block their access to oxygen, so that parasites die quickly. Synthetic agents affect parasites more efficiently, but can also be toxic to humans.

Essential oil preparations

Name	Action and application	Contraindications
Paranit	A spray containing essential oils and a component called Dimethicone which destroys both adult insects and larvae and has a dehydrating and asphyxiating action	Approved for usefrom three years
"Pediculene ultra"	It is made on the basis of natural anise oil, it is used for the treatment of head and pubic lice. The preparation should be treated with hairy areas and then washed off with a usual shampoo.	It is not used in children under five years of age and if there are lesions or skin diseases
"Lavalin"	Several oils are present in the composition. Destroys the parasites by dissolving the glue that helps them stay on the hair	Not recommended for use before the age of 5
"Rosh Tov"	A remedy that destroys lice and nits while stifling them with plant extracts evaporating	Not used before the age of 5for years, as well as for allergy to individual ingredients

Synthetic preparations

Preparations with silicone content

Name	Action and application	Contraindications
Nyuda	Aerosol based on a dicomethicone, nanoGSI evenly on dry hair roots for 45 minutes. Creates a special film that covers lice and their larvae, covering them with oxygen and leading to strangulation	Age to 3 years
"Full-Marx"	The main active component of the drug is cyclomethicone, which smothers and dehydrates parasites. Apply on dry scalp, soak for 10 minutes, rinse with water. You can re-process after two or three days.	Not suitable for excessive skin sensitivity

Rules for the use of drugs against pediculosis

1. Any drug is used exclusively for its intended purpose after careful study of the instructions and contraindications.
   

   We study the instructions before using

2. . Do not use parasite agents for scalp diseases, dermatitis, and severe allergic reactions to any medication.
3. It is not recommended to use the same drug three times in a row - if the required effect is not achieved, it must be changed to another one or consult a specialist.
4. It is not possible to use several drugs from pediculosis at the same time.
   

   We use only one tool

5. Some preparations contain combustible components in the composition, that is, after their use it is impossible to dry hair with a hairdryer.
6. After the exposure time has expired, the hair should be carefully combed with a frequent comb( they are usually included in a kit for combating pediculosis).
   

   We comb out the lice

7. After applying the product to the hair, they should be washed with a simple shampoo( preferably one that does not contain silicones or other similar components), then rinse them with a solution of table vinegar. This is necessary in order to destroy the sticky substance by which the larvae of the preparations are attached to the hair, after which the hair should be combed again.
8. The preparations in the form of sprays should not fall on the mucous membranes of the mouth, eyes and nose, so it is better to make a bandage around the forehead of cotton cloth before handling the hair.
   

   Sprays should not be applied to the face and mucous membranes of the

9. . If the ingestion of the substance on the mucous membranes does occur, immediately wash them with plenty of warm water and soda, and immediately get medical help if symptoms of a chemical burn or severe irritation occur.
10. After complete elimination of parasites, it is necessary to prevent the re-infection with lice. To do this, it is necessary to spend in a room where the child sleeps, wet cleaning, and also to process his clothes and bed linen by special means. It is best to get rid of all combs or ornaments, but you can disinfect them with alcohol solutions. If there is a possibility of re-infection in places of general congestion, it is recommended to regularly check the child's hair and use preventive measures.
    

    Prevention of pediculosis: reminder

With the observance of the instruction and precautionary rules, modern preparations for combating pediculosis allow you to get rid of parasites literally one or two times. This is proven both by clinical studies and by the responses of parents who have had to face this unpleasant phenomenon.

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