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Hedrin 4% Lotion For Head Lice
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About the product
Hedrin 4% Lotion is a head lice treatment containing dimeticone, a non-pesticide ingredient that works by coating the lice and disrupting their ability to manage water, causing them to dehydrate and die. This physical mode of action means lice are unlikely to develop resistance. The lotion is applied to dry hair, ensuring the scalp and all strands are fully covered, and left for the recommended time before washing out. A second application is usually needed after seven days to kill any newly hatched lice. Hedrin 4% Lotion is suitable for adults and children over 6 months and is gentle on skin and hair.
Overview
FAQ
Directions
Side Effects
How it works
Delivery
Ingredients
Warnings
Overview
The name of your medicine is Hedrin® 4% Lotion. It is a cutaneous solution which is highly effective against head lice.
You can use this medicine to treat adults and children over 6 months old without seeing a doctor, but use it carefully to get the best results
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use Hedrin 4% Lotion for Head Lice if I have asthma or sensitive skin?
Yes, Hedrin 4% Lotion for Head Lice is non-toxic and does not contain traditional pesticides, making it suitable for most people with asthma or sensitive skin. However, if you experience any irritation, you should stop use and consult a healthcare professional. For more details on managing head lice safely with skin conditions, visit the NHS advice page on head lice and nits.
Does Hedrin 4% Lotion for Head Lice kill lice eggs as well as live lice?
Hedrin 4% Lotion for Head Lice works by physically coating and suffocating lice, including some eggs. However, a repeat application is often recommended after 7 days to ensure any newly hatched lice are treated.
Can I use Hedrin 4% Lotion for Head Lice on coloured or chemically treated hair?
Yes, Hedrin 4% Lotion for Head Lice is safe to use on dyed, permed, or chemically treated hair. It does not contain ingredients that interfere with hair colour or treatments.
Directions
Hedrin® is suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and over. Please note: If a member of the family has live head lice, check the other family members and treat all other cases of live head lice which are discovered, at the same time. Hedrin® is for external use only.
Apply sufficient lotion evenly over DRY hair ensuring that the scalp is fully covered.
Work into the hair spreading the liquid evenly from the roots to tips. Allow the hair to dry naturally.
Side Effects
If you experience any of the following, stop using Hedrin® immediately (shampoo off) and talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
- Allergic reactions such as rash, swelling or weals on the skin.
- Breathing difficulties
Other side effects:
- When using Hedrin on broken skin, slight irritation may occur. Sometimes application may cause flaking of the scalp, itching, irritation around the eyes and hair loss.
- If you notice any of these or other side effects, stop using the product and talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
How it works
Hedrin 4% Lotion for Head Lice contains dimeticone, a silicone-based compound that works by physically coating head lice and their eggs. This coating blocks their ability to excrete water and breathe, effectively suffocating and killing them without the use of traditional insecticides. Because it works physically—not chemically—lice are less likely to develop resistance.
Delivery
Once you have brought Clopermin IBS Relief online, e-Surgery uses Royal Mail for delivery with choices of Royal Mail Tracked 48, Royal Mail Tracked 24, and Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm (learn more).
Your medication will be delivered to a delivery address of your choice in discreet and recyclable packaging.
Ingredients
The active substance is Dimeticone 4% w/w. Dimeticone is not a chemical poison. It works by a physical process which effectively covers and drowns the louse.
The other ingredients are Cyclomethicone 5. Cyclomethicone 5 is a carrier ingredient which evaporates after application leaving the active ingredient to kill the lice.
Warnings
You should not use Hedrin if you are allergic to either of the ingredients in this medication.
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