Zilactin?-L [OTC]
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Brand Names: U.S.:
Ulesfia?;Zilactin?-L [OTC]
Uses
- It is used to treat head lice.
- It is used to treat cold sores.
- Benzyl alcohol harms the insects and treats the infection.
- It eases pain.
Dosing
How to take
- Follow how to use carefully.
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Liquid:
- Put a thin layer on the affected part with a cotton swab.
- Let dry for 15 seconds.
- Avoid fire, flames, or smoking until dry.
- Lotion:
- Do not wet hair before putting on lotion.
- Cover eyes and face with a towel.
- Coat hair and scalp.
- Work into hair and scalp gently.
- Do not cover head while lotion is on hair.
- Leave on for 10 minutes.
- Rinse fully.
- Use special nit comb or tweezers to get rid of dead nits (lice eggs) from hair.
- Wash all bedding, towels, and recently worn clothes in hot water or have them dry cleaned.
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