Lindane: how to take it safely
Kwell
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats scabies and head lice when other treatments have failed.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Apply a thin layer to the whole body from the neck down (shampoo for lice) and leave for the time on the label, then wash off.
- Do not apply after a hot bath.
When to take it
Apply once, and do not repeat unless a doctor says so.
Take it with
Not applicable.
What to avoid
- Using it in babies, young children, pregnant women, or people with seizures.
- Applying it to broken skin or after a hot bath.
- Repeat use. It can cause serious nerve side effects.
Possible side effects
Skin irritation, dryness, headache.
Get help if
Dizziness, seizures, confusion or severe tingling: stop it and get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.