Rid (piperonyl Butoxide 4 % / Pyrethrins 0.33 % ) Medicated Shampoo
Drug Facts
Drug Facts
Active ingredients
Piperonyl butoxide (4%)
Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33% pyrethrins)
Purpose
Lice treatment
Uses
Uses treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice
WARNINGS
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
· near the eyes
· inside the nose, mouth, or vagina
· on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas.
· if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you are allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic attack.
When using this product
● keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel
● if product gets in eyes, flush with water right away
● scalp itching or redness may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
● breathing difficulty occurs
● eye irritation occurs
● skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions
● Important: Read warnings before use
Adults and children 2 years and over:
Inspect
● check each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice/nits (eggs)
● look for tiny nits near scalp, beginning at back of neck and behind ears
● examine small sections of hair at a time
● unlike dandruff which moves when touched, nits stick to the hair
● if either lice or nits are found, treat with this product
Treat
● apply thoroughly to DRY HAIR or other affected area. For head lice, first apply behind ears and to back of neck.
● allow product to remain for 10 minutes, but no longer
● use warm water to form a lather, shampoo, then thoroughly
rinse
● for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles
Remove lice and their eggs (nits)
● use a fine-tooth or special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining nits by hand (using a throw-away glove).
● hair should remain slightly damp while removing nits
● if hair dries during combing, dampen slightly with water
● for head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of head. Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours.
● lift a 1- to 2-inch wide strand of hair. Place comb as close to scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from scalp.
Other information
Other information
● keep carton for important product information
● see Consumer Information Insert for additional information
● avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients ammonium laureth sulfate, dehydrated alcohol, fragrance, isopropyl alcohol, PEG-25 hydrogenated castor oil, polyquaternium-10, purified water
Questions or comments
Questions or comments? 1-800-RID-LICE (1-800-743-5423)
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RID
LICE KILLING
SHAMPOO
LICE TREATMENT
- Proven, effective treatment
- Shampoo and conditioner in one
- The RID comb is proven 100% effective for removing lice
- East-to-follow illustrated instructions
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Includes
two combs
8 FL OZ (236 mL)
2 RID LICE COMBS