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How
do I use Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse?
Please click here
to view complete usage instructions.
What is the recommended dose for Kwellada-P®
Creme Rinse?
When using Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse we recommend
approximately 25-50 mL dose per application. More
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse will be necessary
if the infected person has shoulder length or
longer hair. To ensure the effectiveness of the
product the hair must be soaked with Kwellada-P®
Creme Rinse. Do not exceed 2 applications within
24 hours. Please note it may take up to 24 hours
for a single dose of Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse
to kill the live lice. A second application of
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse is recommended to
kill any newly hatched nymphs 7-10 days after
the first treatment.
How many doses/treatments
are permitted?
One application is usually sufficient. A second
application may be required 7-10 days after the
first application if you see live lice. Do not
exceed 2 applications within 24 hours. Please
note it may take up to 24 hours for a single dose
of Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse to kill the live
lice.
How long should
I wait between repeat doses?
A second application of Kwellada-P® Creme
Rinse may be required 7-10 days after the first
application if you see live lice.
Who can use Kwellada-P®
Creme Rinse?
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse is generally safe
for use on children aged 2 and above with no known
sensitivity or allergies to permethrin, chrysanthemums,
synthetic pyrethroids or to ragweed if used as
directed. Consult a physician before using the
product on children under the age of 2 or if pregnant
or nursing. There are no special directions for
use on the elderly. This product should not be
used on pets.
Is Kwellada-P®
Creme Rinse safe for use on children?
Yes, Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse is generally
safe for use on children aged 2 and above with
no known sensitivity or allergies to permethrin,
chrysanthemums, synthetic pyrethroids or to ragweed
if used as directed. Consult a physician before
using the product on children under the age of
2 or if pregnant or nursing. There are no special
directions for use on the elderly.
Can I use Kwellada-P®
Creme Rinse if I am pregnant?
If you are pregnant or nursing please consult
your physician before using this product.
How does Kwellada-P®
Creme Rinse work?
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse causes damage to the
nerve cells of the lice which paralyzes them and
eventually kills them. Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse
starts to work immediately but it may take up
to 24 hours before all lice are killed.
Can Kwellada-P®
Creme Rinse be used on colour/dyed/permed hair?
No clinical studies have been conducted on permed
or colour-treated hair.
Where can I use
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse?
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse is designed to be
applied to hair and scalp to treat head lice infestations.
Where can I find
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse?
You will find Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse in most
major pharmacies in Canada (see store listings).
Please speak with your pharmacist to purchase
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse as it is kept behind
the pharmacy counter in most provinces.
What are the
active ingredients in Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse?
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse contains contains
1% Permethrin (a synthetic derivative of pyrethrin,
which is a naturally occurring insecticide from
the flowers of the chrysanthemum plant). Kwellada
Shampoo contained lindane, that product has been
discontinued.
What are the
differences between Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse
and R&C II Spray?
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse is designed to be
applied to hair and scalp to treat head lice and
pubic hair to treat crab lice infections. R&C
II Spray is an insecticide that should be used
to disinfect fabrics that cannot be washed or
dry-cleaned. R&C II Spray Insecticide is NOT
to be used on humans or pets.
How do I dispose
of the product/packaging?
To dispose of unused product dilute it with water
and pour it down the drain. To dispose of bottle
rinse well to remove all traces of product and
then recycle with your other household plastics.
Dispose of the carton in your cardboard/paper
recycling.
What should I
do if product accidentally comes in contact with
someone's eyes, mouth or nose?
If the product accidentally comes into contact
with someone's eyes, eyebrows, nose, or mouth
rinse well with plenty of water and pat dry with
a clean towel. In case of accidental swallowing
induce vomiting, consult the Poison Control Centre
and physician immediately.
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