Th is application is used for the treatment of scabies and pediculosis (ie hair or bod y lice) .
Description
Th is application is used for the treatment of scabies and pediculosis (ie hair or body lice) .
SCABIES is a persistent itchy skin eruption caused by cutaneous infestation with mites. The itch is worse after bathing and at night. Scabies affects all races and social classes world wide .
PEDICULOS IS is a relatively common problem in school children in various parts of the world. Females of all ages are more frequently infected than males. There does not appear to be any direct correlation be tween hair length and infestation rates.
Ingredients
Benzyl Benzoate 25% w/v Application contains emulsifying wax (cetostearyl alcohol, sodium lauril sulfate, Purified Water), Phenoxy ethanol, E 218 Methyl Hydroxy ben zoate, E 214 Ethyl Hydroxybenzoate and Purfied Water
How to Use
Treating Scabies
Apply thoroughly to the entire body omitting the head and face. Thorough bathing with a complete change of clothing and bedding should follow. All contacting clothes and bedding should be washed and/or cleaned. Repeat the following day and if necessary within 5 days.
Treating Pediculosis
Apply to affected area and allow to remain on for 24 hours, then wash thoroughly. In severe cases 2 or 3 treatments may be required. Thorough bathing with a complete change of clothing and bedding should follow. All contacting clothes and bedding should be washed and/or cleaned.
Children and Infants
Benzyl Benzoate Application may be diluted with and equal quantity of water for older children and with 3 parts of water for infants.