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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Pedex is a medicine that affects the activity of ectoparasites, among which itch mites. The drug has acaricidal and insecticidal properties, is used externally, having an impact on a variety of insects (among them, for example, fleas with lice and ticks (this includes scabies)). The medicine inhibits the development of larvae with nits and adult lice, and also causes their death.
The permethrin component has low toxicity when exposed to warm-blooded animals or humans.
Indications Pedeksa
It is used for pediculosis.
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Pharmacodynamics
The element permethrin is a combination of trans and cis isomers of artificial pyrethroid.
The antiparasitic effect develops when the permeability of ions is disturbed by acting on the Na channels, as well as by slowing down the processes of repolarization and polarization of the nerve cell walls of the parasite, resulting in a paralyzing effect.
Pharmacokinetics
After application of the drug on the epidermis, the absorption of the component is a maximum of 2%. That part of it, which penetrates into the circulatory system, at high speed is hydrolyzed and converted into inactive metabolic components.
Excretion is mainly done with urine.
After 1-time treatment of areas that are affected by pediculosis, the therapeutic effect continues to persist for 2-3 weeks to 1.5 months.
Dosing and administration
It is required to process hair with a solution, rubbing it into the roots; It uses a cotton swab. The procedure requires about 25-50 ml of medication (taking into account the thickness and length of the patient's hair).
After processing, you need to tie a head with a scarf. After 40 minutes after this, the substance is rinsed under running warm water using shampoo or soap. Washed hair must be combed using a special frequent comb designed for combing dead nits and lice.
If live lice are detected after the first week after using the drug, one more treatment is required.
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Use Pedeksa during pregnancy
Pedex cannot be prescribed for pregnant women. You should also refuse breastfeeding for the period of therapy.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to prescribe in case of strong intolerance in relation to the active element or one of the auxiliary components of the drug.
Side effects Pedeksa
Sometimes irritating effects on the epidermis (tingling, burning or tingling, rash, potentiation of itching and swelling) may occur.
Storage conditions
Pedeks need to be kept in a closed and dark place from small children. Temperature marks - within 25 ° С.
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Shelf life
Pedex can be used for a 24-month term from the time the drug was manufactured.
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Application for children
It is forbidden to use in infants up to 2 months of age.
Analogs
Analogs of drugs are drugs Nittifor, Spregal, Permethrin with Permin, and in addition, Pair Plus, Spray-Pax, Pedilin with Permetrin ointment and Hygia.
Reviews
Pedex is considered to be a fairly effective drug that quickly copes with the task of destroying lice.
Among the shortcomings of the drug in the reviews, they note the relative inconvenience of use - it is more inconvenient to handle the head with a solution using cotton swabs or discs than using, for example, shampoo.
Attention!
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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.