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The following instructions are for
R&C™ Shampoo + Conditioner ONLY. Please read and follow treatment instructions CAREFULLY. R&C™ Shampoo + Conditioner will only kill lice effectively if used on dry hair and as directed:

Do not wet hair before application. Shake product well before using.
         
 

1. With scissors snip off the tip of the applicator cap.

2. Unscrew cap on bottle and replace with applicator cap.

3. Apply R&C™ Shampoo + Conditioner to dry hair. Apply enough R&C™ Shampoo + Conditioner to thoroughly soak the hair and skin of the infested area and adjacent hairy areas (min 25 mL). Ensure that the shampoo + conditioner is applied close to the scalp for head lice, or close to the skin of the infested area for crab lice. Be careful to thoroughly soak the nape of the neck and the back of the ears.

4. Allow undiluted R&C™ Shampoo + Conditioner to remain on the area for
10 minutes.


5. Add small quantities of water working R&C™ Shampoo + Conditioner into the hair and skin until a lather forms.

6. Rinse thoroughly.

7. Remove dead lice and nits with the in-pack nit comb using the following steps:
• Comb wet hair with a regular comb to remove snarls
• Separate a strand of hair not wider than the nit comb
• Using the nit comb tilted toward the scalp, comb the strand from the scalp to the end of the hair
• Wipe off the comb and repeat until all the hair has been combed
• Check the areas behind the ears and around the nape of the neck


Alert! Lice may take up to 24
hours to die after treatment.

8. Store unused product by removing the applicator cap from the bottle and replacing it with the original cap. Store the product between 15-30º C. Rinse the applicator cap and air dry.

9. A second application is usually recommended 7-10 days after the first application if you see live lice or nits (eggs).

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   


  Protect against re-infestation:

To prevent the infestation from spreading, follow these instructions carefully:

• Notify any person who has been in close contact with you so that other cases can be found and treated in the same time frame

• Soak brushes and combs in hot water above 54º C or in undiluted R&C™ Shampoo+Conditioner for 5-10 minutes then rinse thoroughly with hot water

• Articles such as clothing, towels and bed linens may harbour lice or nits. To clean:
- Wash all clothing, towels, bedding, etc. in very hot water and dry in the dryer by using the hot cycle for at least 20 minutes, or
- Seal in a plastic bag for two weeks and wash normally



Do not use if allergic to chrysanthemum, pyrethrin, or synthetic pyrethroids. Do not use on eyelashes or eyebrows. Do not exceed 2 applications in 24 hours.

Warning: For external use only. Harmful if swallowed. Do not inhale. Contact should be avoided with eyelashes, eyes, nose and mouth, and other mucosal areas. In the case of infection or skin irritation, discontinue use and consult a physician.
     
     
 

 

 
   
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