Pidilin

Pedilin is a drug that destroys ectoparasites. The active component of the drug is malathion. The drug is included in the category of insecticides with a phosphoorganic nature, and has anti-pedicular properties.

The shampoo includes insecticide permethrin, which is an artificial pyrethroid. The substance quickly gets inside the NA parasites. It is a contact poison for many arthropods, repolarizing the walls of nerve cells, and at the same time affects their NS, leading to paralysis and death of parasites. The impact of drugs begins very quickly, and due to the long-term preservation of the drug on the hair, the likelihood of re-infection is prevented.

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Indications Pudlina

It is used in people with pediculosis, both children and adults.

Release form

The release of the drug is made in the form of a shampoo in a bottle with a capacity of 100 ml.

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Pharmacodynamics

The drug passes without complications through the chitin barrier, reaching high values inside the body of the parasite, and at the same time irreversibly slows down the enzyme cholinesterase, creating a covalent compound with it. Nits with lice die due to acetylcholine self-intoxication.

Pharmacokinetics

After local use, less than 2% of permethrin applied is absorbed, due to which its overall toxicity remains very low. The effect of shampoo continues to persist for 0.5-1.5 months after one-time treatment.

Dosing and administration

Shampoo needs to process wet hair - for 3 minutes, rub it into the scalp, then rinse hair thoroughly under running warm water and repeat this procedure again. Then the hair is combed using a special comb.

If necessary, the processing procedure can be repeated - after 7 days. To prevent the recurrence of the development of pediculosis, shampooing should be carried out on all inhabitants of the house.

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Use Pudlina during pregnancy

Pregnant or lactating patients can use Pedilina exclusively in situations where the likely benefits of it are more expected than the risk of negative consequences for the fetus or infant.

Contraindications

It is contraindicated to apply in people with strong sensitivity to the elements of the drug.

Side effects Pudlina

Use of Pedilin can lead to various signs of allergies.

Overdose

Prolonged inhalation of the drug or prolonged contact of the substance with the epidermis leads to excitation of the n-, as well as m-cholinergic receptors, and at the same time there are signs of overdose: urinary incontinence, cyanosis, vomiting with intestinal colic, weakness that affects the limbs, convulsions, nausea, respiratory disorders, instability of blood pressure indicators, muscle twitches, and in addition bradycardia or tachycardia, hypersalivation and hyperhidrosis, as well as visual perception disorder and lacrimation.

If the shampoo has been in contact with the epidermis for a long time, it is necessary to thoroughly wash these areas with water and soap, and in addition use atropine with diazepam, which will weaken the feeling of anxiety and muscle twitching.

In the case of oral drug intake, gastric lavage should be performed; also require seek medical advice.

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Storage conditions

Pedilin must be kept out of the reach of children. Temperature indicators - not higher than 25 ° C.

Shelf life

Pedilin is allowed to apply for a 2-year term from the date the drug was manufactured.

Application for children

It is forbidden to appoint children under 2 years of age.

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Analogs

Analogues of drugs are substances Permethrin with Hygiea, as well as Nittifor with Permetrin ointment.

Reviews

Pedilin receives good reviews from patients - it is believed that he copes well with the destruction of lice. Of the minuses - there may be manifestations of allergy to shampoo.