Lice and nits sprays

Lice and nit spray is considered the most effective means of killing lice if treatment is carried out at the initial stage of the disease. These drugs are quite high-quality, easy to use, and do not have strong side effects.

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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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Pharmacokinetics

When applied topically, less than 2% of the permethrin dose is absorbed into the skin.

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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.

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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

Lice sprays are contraindicated in cases of high sensitivity to individual components of the drug, bronchial asthma, and also for children under a certain age (usually 5 years old, but there are drugs that are allowed to be used by children over 2.5 years old).

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Side effects lice and nits sprays

Side effects in rare cases may include local skin reactions - burning and mild tingling.

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Storage conditions

Sprays against lice and nits should be stored in places protected from the sun, away from heat sources and open fire. The temperature should be maximum 30 degrees Celsius.

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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.