Hedrin lotion (dimeticone)

How does it work?

Hedrin lotion contains the active ingredient dimeticone, which is a silicone-based substance. It is used to treat head lice infestations.

Hedrin works in a different way to conventional insecticides for head lice. Instead of poisoning the parasites by chemical means, the dimeticone in Hedrin lotion works by physically coating and smothering the lice. This prevents them from being able to excrete excess water, and this kills the lice. Head lice cannot become resistant to the lotion because it works in this physical way.

The lotion should be applied to the scalp and rubbed into dry hair from the roots to the tips until all the hair is moistened. The best way to do this, particularly with with long hair, is to make a small parting and apply a few drops of the lotion along the hair, then spread this evenly along the length of the hair. Repeat the process with numerous other small sections until the whole scalp has been covered. Leave the hair to dry naturally in a warm but well ventilated room (don't use a hairdryer). After 8 hours, or the next day if preferred, the dead lice can be shampooed or brushed out. Any nits (empty egg cases) can be removed with the fingers or a fine toothed nit comb.

The lotion doesn't kill the eggs, so treatment should be repeated after seven days to kill any lice that have hatched from eggs since the first application.

If the head lice come back, the treatment can be repeated straight away.

What is it used for?

Head lice.

Warning!

This preparation is for external use only.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Not to be used in

Infants under six 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.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine is not absorbed through the skin and can be safely used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Skin irritation

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

This medicine does not affect other medicines.

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