What is Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical?

Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins are insecticide chemicals.
Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical (for the skin) is used to treat lice.
Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins, or if you have an allergy to chrysanthemums or ragweed.
Check all household members for signs of lice. Lice can be spread from person to person by sharing a hairbrush, a comb, hats, or headbands. It can also be spread through head-to-head contact.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the lice infestation is completely cleared. Call your doctor if your condition does not improve, or if your symptoms get worse while using this medication.
Stop using piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins and call your doctor at once if you have severe stinging, burning, itching, swelling, or irritation where the medication is applied.
To prevent reinfection with lice, wash all clothing, hats, bed linens, stuffed toys, hair brushes, and combs in hot water with a strong cleanser to remove any mites or eggs. You may need to use a special lice control spray to treat furniture, mattresses, sports helmets, headphones, and other non-washable items. Ask your doctor of pharmacist about disinfecting your home.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical, or if you have an allergy to chrysanthemums or ragweed.
It is not known whether piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical Side Effects

What are the possible side effects of Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins and call your doctor at once if you have severe stinging, burning, itching, swelling, or irritation where the medication is applied.
Less serious side effects may include:

• mild itching, burning, or stinging
• mild skin rash; or
• numbness or tingly feeling

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical Interactions

What other drugs affect Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

What should I avoid while taking Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical?

Avoid using other medications or skin products on the areas you treat with piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical, unless you doctor tells you to.
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water. Do not use piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.
Avoid close contact with others until the infection has been cured. Also avoid sharing hair combs, hair accessories, hats, clothing, bed linens, pillows, and other items of personal use. Lice infestations are highly contagious.

Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical Dosage

How should I take Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical?

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Check for signs of lice on all household members. They may also need to be treated for lice. Lice can be spread from person to person by sharing a hairbrush, a comb, hats, or headbands. It can also be spread through head-to-head contact.
Apply the shampoo form of this medication to dry hair. Wetting the hair first may make the medication less effective. Apply the shampoo to all areas of the scalp, including behind the ears and neck. Treat hair from the roots to the ends and leave the shampoo in the hair for 10 minutes. Add warm water to form a lather and shampoo. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins shampoo is usually used once every 7 to 10 days.
You may need to use a larger amount of the shampoo if you have long hair. Follow the directions on the product label.
Keep your eyes tightly closed while using the shampoo, foam, or spray, and while rinsing it out of your hair. You may use a washcloth or towel to protect your eyes while applying the medication to your head.
Do not apply this medication to your eyebrows or eyelashes. Call your doctor if these areas become infected with lice.
Avoid inhaling the vapors from this medication. Use in a well-ventilated area.
You will need to remove any eggs (nits) from the hair shafts with a special comb. Some piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins products come provided with a nit comb. If you do not have such a comb, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Nits may not be removed effectively with a regular fine-tooth comb.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the lice infestation is completely cleared. Call your doctor if your condition does not improve, or if your symptoms get worse while using this medication.
To prevent reinfection with lice, wash all clothing, hats, bed linens, stuffed toys, hair brushes, and combs in hot water with a strong cleanser to remove any mites or eggs. You may need to use a special lice control spray to treat furniture, mattresses, sports helmets, headphones, and other non-washable items. Ask your doctor of pharmacist about disinfecting your home.
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the medicine canister away from open flame or high heat. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or incinerate the can, the contents are under pressure.

What happens if I overdose on Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What happens if I miss a dose of Piperonyl Butoxide Pyrethrins Topical?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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