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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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Indications lice and nits sprays
The indication for the use of such sprays is the appearance of nits and lice in the scalp - in case of head lice.
Release form
The most effective and frequently used sprays are: Pedikulen Ultra, Para Plus, Nuda, Paranit, as well as the LiceGuard repellent spray.
Lavinal
Lavinal includes a complete set of products necessary for the complete elimination of nits and lice - in addition to the drug itself, this is a special cap and a special thick comb.
The spray does not contain synthetic insecticides, so it does not irritate the scalp, does not harm the hair and is completely safe for health.
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Paranit
Paranit spray is a transparent, oily liquid that has no odor.
The drug helps eliminate pediculosis – it suppresses the activity of lice, as well as their nits and larvae.
Repellent
The LiceGuard repellent perfectly protects hair from lice, suppressing their activity - the use of this product allows you to reduce to a minimum the possibility of becoming infected with pediculosis.
Daily single use of the spray followed by combing your hair will protect you from lice for the whole day. The product is completely safe, can be used daily, it is effective and easy to use.
Couple plus
Para Plus is a spray for external use. The drug has the appearance of an oily transparent liquid with a light, almost imperceptible odor, which should be sprayed on the patient's hair and scalp.
This is a combination product designed to eliminate head lice.
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Nyuda
Nuda is a spray against pediculosis that has a physical principle of action. The medicine kills lice, nits and larvae, it is allowed to be used by adults and children over 3 years old.
The spray is available in 50 ml bottles. One package may contain 1 or 2 such bottles, as well as a plastic comb for combing out nits and a sprayer.
Full marks
Ful Marks is an oil solution for topical use, which is contained in 100/150 ml bottles. The active components of the drug are isopropyl myristate and cyclomethicone. The latter causes dehydration in lice, which leads to their subsequent death.
Isopropyl myristate is an auxiliary component that reduces the greasy effect of the spray.
Lice Spray for Kids
Modern pharmacies sell a wide variety of medications for pediculosis, but not all of them are approved for use by children. One of the most popular and effective sprays for lice for children is "Para-Plus", which can be used by children from 2.5 years old. Its main advantage is that it can simultaneously fight both lice and nits.
Lice Spray for Prevention
There are no methods of 100% protection against lice, but it is quite possible to reduce the risk of infection to a minimum. There are special sprays against lice for prevention, but it should be remembered and taken into account that the effect of their action lasts no more than 24 hours, so the drug should be used regularly. Sprays such as Lavinal-Prophylactic, Nit Free, Paranit Repellent, etc. are suitable as a preventive measure.
The properties of sprays against lice and nits are discussed using the example of the drug "Para Plus".
Pharmacodynamics
This is a local insecticide, a member of the synthetic pyrethroid group. It has a pediculicidal effect, suppressing the activity of nits, larvae, and adult lice living on pubic or head hair. By destroying the walls of parasite nerve cells through sodium channels, the medicine slows down their polarization, thereby paralyzing the insects.
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Dosing and administration
The spray treatment is performed on dry hair - you need to apply the medicine to the roots, and then distribute the liquid along the entire length, achieving complete wetting. After this, you should leave the spray on your hair for some time (from 10 minutes to several hours), wrapping your head in a plastic bag or putting on a special cap to enhance the effect. After the required amount of time has passed, you need to carefully comb your hair using a special comb to remove dead nits and lice. After this procedure, you need to wash your hair with regular shampoo.
Use lice and nits sprays during pregnancy
To remove lice from a pregnant woman, a special approach is needed - in this case, it is necessary to be extremely careful when choosing a treatment method. The method must be completely safe for the expectant mother and her baby. Most chemicals used to quickly eliminate lice have a high level of toxicity.
The active ingredient in most anti-pediculosis sprays is permethrin, and all medications based on this component are contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. The same warnings apply to sprays based on phenothrin or pyrethrin.
During pregnancy, you can only use LiceGuard spray, which does not contain any toxic substances.
Contraindications
Side effects lice and nits sprays
Side effects in rare cases may include local skin reactions - burning and mild tingling.
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Shelf life
The shelf life of sprays varies depending on the drug, but is generally within 3-4 years.
The most effective spray for lice
Lice and nit spray is usually selected based on the needs of each patient. The choice can be made according to the following parameters:
- For children, the following sprays are suitable: Paranit (over 5 years old), Nuda (over 3 years old), Para Plus (over 2.5 years old), and LiceGuard.
- LiceGuard is also a suitable medicine for pregnant women, people with bronchial asthma and people with hypersensitive skin.
- If the patient has a very severe infection, Pedikulen Ultra spray should be used.
- To remove lice from bed linen, use the drug A-Par.
- Natural, harmless components are contained in Paranit sprays, as well as LiceGuard. A non-toxic substance is also the basis of the drug Nuda. These are the medications recommended for those who, for some reason, are contraindicated to use other sprays against lice.
The most effective are considered to be sprays against lice Para Plus and Pedikulen Ultra. Both of these drugs successfully fight nits and lice at the same time, which allows to rid the patient of the infection in one treatment, destroying both parasites.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Lice and nits sprays" 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.