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Delacet

Alexey Kryvenko, medical expert
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications
Release form
Pharmacodynamics

Use during pregnancy
Contraindications
Side effects
Dosing and administration
Interactions with other drugs
Storage conditions
Shelf life
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Delacet is an anti-pediculosis drug that is produced in the form of a tincture for external use.

Indications Delacet

Indicated for the treatment of head lice (for adults and children over 5 years of age).

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Release form

Available as a tincture in 100g glass bottles. One package contains 1 bottle.

Pharmacodynamics

The active component of the drug is bisoprolol hemifumarate. The drug has a powerful toxic effect on lice at any stage of their growth and development. The alkaloid delsolin, contained in the grass of the field consolidida, also has an insecticidal effect on lice eggs and adults. Delacet does not irritate the scalp and does not damage the hair.

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Dosing and administration

The tincture should be applied to a cotton swab, and then the hair should be treated with it. After this, the head should be wrapped in polyethylene, and a scarf should be tied on top, and kept like this for 2-3 hours. Then you need to thoroughly wash your head, using warm water with shampoo or soap, and then comb out the nits with a thick comb.

If necessary, a repeat treatment procedure may be performed after a week.

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Use Delacet during pregnancy

Delacet is considered safe for pregnant and lactating women.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications of the drug:

the presence of an allergic reaction to the components of the drug;
children under 5 years of age;
severe inflammation or open wounds of the scalp.

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Side effects Delacet

As a result of using the drug, people with a tendency to allergic reactions may experience slight irritation on the skin.

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Interactions with other drugs

It is prohibited to use together with shampoos that contain surface-acting components, since sulfactants can interact with the active substance of the drug and facilitate the process of absorption of toxic insecticides by the skin.

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Storage conditions

Delacet must be stored in standard conditions for medicines - a place protected from sunlight and children's access. It must also be kept away from fire. Storage temperature - within 15-25 ° C.

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Shelf life

Delacet is approved for use for 3 years from the date of its release.

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Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Delacet" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.