Carylderm

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How does it work?

Carylderm preparations contain carbaryl, which is used to treat head lice infestation. Carbaryl is an insecticide which kills lice by interfering with the insect's nervous system, thereby disrupting vital processes and causing death of the insect and the eggs. Carylderm solution should be applied to the hair and scalp and left for 10 to 12 hours, to ensure that all the eggs are treated. This is eventually washed out and the eggs removed from the scalp using a special nit comb. It is usually recommended that family members and close contacts be treated at the same time, if infected. In the event of early re-infestation of lice from surviving eggs, carylderm preparations may be re -applied, provided 7 days have elapsed since the first application. Carylderm is available in a water based (aqueous) solution - Carylderm Liquid and an alcohol based solution - Carylderm Lotion. Aqueous solutions are generally preferred in individuals suffering from asthma or eczema and particularly in children, where alcoholic fumes are best avoided.

What is it used for?

- Head lice

Warning!

- Avoid prolonged use.
- This preparation is for external use only.
- Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes.
- This medicine contains flammable alcohol. Avoid naked flames and lighted objects, such as gas and electric fires and lit cigarettes, and the use of artificial heat, eg hairdryers.
- If this preparation is accidentally swallowed, please seek medical advice immediately.
- It is advised that rubber gloves be worn by people giving repeated applications or treating large numbers of individuals e.g. clinic nurses.
- Do not use this preparation more than once in a week or for longer than three consecutive weeks.

Use with caution in

- Individuals suffering from asthma and eczema, when using the alcohol based preparation.

Not to be used in

- Infants under 6 months of age, except on medical advice

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

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