Lindane:
formerly gamma benzene hexachloride (Kwell, G-Well)
Category:
Description:
Indications:
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Pediculus
capitis (head lice)
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Pediculus
pubis (crab lice) and their ova
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Sarcoptes
scabiei (scabies)
Contraindications:
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Premature
neonates
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Seizure
disorder
Precautions:
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Pregnancy
category B; use no more than twice during a pregnancy; amounts
excreted in breast milk probably clinically insignificant
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Children,
infants
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Avoid
contact with eyes, inflammation of skin, abrasions, or breaks in skin
Adverse
Reactions (Side Effects):
-
CNS:
dizziness, seizures, stimulation
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SKIN:
Eczematous eruptions due to irritation
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Dosage:
Administered
topically (lotion, shampoo)
, Adult
and Child:
-
Lotion:
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(Crab
lice) apply sufficient quantity only to cover the hair and skin of
the pubic area and adjacent infested areas, leave in place for 12
hours then wash thorouthly, may repeat in 7 days if necessary,
treat sexual contacts concurrently;
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(Head
lice) apply a sufficient quantity to cover only the affected area,
rub into scalp, and leave in place for 12 hours then wash
thoroughly, may repeat in 7 days if necessary;
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(Scabies)
make total body application from neck down, leave on 8-12 hours
(adults), 6-8 hours (children), 6 hours (infants), remove by
thorough washing, 60ml usually sufficient for adults
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Shampoo:
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(Head lice and crab lice) apply a sufficient quantity
to dry hair, work thoroughly into hair and allow to remain in
place for 4 minutes, add small quantities of water until a good
lather forms, rinse hair thoroughly and towel briskly; comb with a
fine-toothed comb or use tweezers to remove any remaining nits or
nit shells, retreatment not usually necessary; short hair requires
approximately 30ml, long hair 60ml
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Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300.
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Department of the Navy
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Operational Medicine
Health Care in Military Settings
CAPT Michael John Hughey, MC, USNR
NAVMED P-5139
January 1, 2001 |
United States Special Operations
Command
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