How
do I use Kwellada-P™ Lotion?
Please click here for complete usage instructions.
What is the recommended dose for Kwellada-P™
Lotion?
When using Kwellada-P™ Lotion you
need to thoroughly massage a sufficient
quantity of the lotion into the skin to
cover the entire area from the neck to
the soles of the feet, paying particular
attention to the areas between the fingers
and toes, under the fingernails and toenails,
wrists, armpits, genital area and buttocks.
You must leave Kwellada-P™ Lotion
on for 12-14 hours. For child age 2 and
above a single treatment will kill scabies
mites and eggs in most cases. A second
application may be given 7 - 10 days after
the first treatment if live scabies mites
are present or new skin lesions appear.
In most cases only a single application
will be necessary.
How many doses/treatments are permitted?
One application is usually sufficient.
A second application may be required 7-10
days after the first treatment if live
scabies mites are present or new skin
lesions appear.
How long should I wait between repeat
doses?
A second application of Kwellada-P™
Lotion may be required 7-10 days after
the first application if live scabies
mites are present or new skin lesions
appear.
Who can
use Kwellada-P Lotion?
Kwellada-P™ Lotion 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, speak to your
pharmacist or physician if you have any
concerns. This product should not be used
on pets.
Is Kwellada-P™ Lotion safe for use
on children?
Yes, Kwellada-P Lotion 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, speak to your
pharmacist or physician if you have any
concerns.
Can I
use Kwellada-P™ Lotion if I am pregnant?
If you are pregnant or nursing please
consult your physician before using this
product.
How does
Kwellada-P™ Lotion work?
Kwellada-P™ Lotion causes damage
to the nerve cells of the insects which
paralyzes them and eventually kills them.
Some itching may still persist for up
to 2 weeks after treatment. This is due
to the eggs and fecal pellets left behind
by the mites in your skin. The itching
will subside with the natural loss of
the upper layer of the skin.
Where
can I use Kwellada-P™ Lotion?
Kwellada-P™ Lotion is designed
to treat the body which is infested
with scabies mites and their eggs.
Kwellada-P™ Lotion should be
used on the entire body from the neck
down to the soles of the feet, paying
particular attention to the areas
between the fingers and toes, under
the fingernails and toenails, wrists,
armpits, genital area and buttocks.
Should
I expect any side-effects when using
Kwellada-P™ Lotion?
During a scabies infestation, the
skin is often irritated resulting
in abnormal redness of the skin, swelling
and itching. These symptoms can become
temporarily worse following treatment,
with the itching possibly persisting
for several weeks after treatment.
The itching will gradually subside
with the natural loss of the upper
layer of the skin.
What
is the difference between Kwellada-P™
Lotion and Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse?
Kwellada-P® Creme Rinse contains
1% permethrin and is indicated for
the treatment of head lice. Kwellada-P™
Lotion contains 5% permethrin and
is indicated for the treatment of
scabies mites and eggs on the body.
These products are not interchangeable.
What
are the differences between Kwellada-P™
Lotion and Nix® Dermal Cream?
Both contain the same active ingredient
5% permethrin. Choose either Kwellada-P™
Lotion or Nix® Dermal Cream depending
on your preference for lotion or cream.
What
is the active ingredient in Kwellada-P
Lotion?
Kwellada-P Lotion contains 5% Permethrin
(a synthetic derivative of pyrethrin,
which is a naturally occurring insecticide
from the flowers of the chrysanthemum
plant).
What
should I do if product accidentally
comes in contact with someone's eyes
or is swallowed?
If the product accidentally comes
into contact with someone's eyes rinse
well with plenty of water and pat
dry with a clean towel. In case of
accidental swallowing induce vomiting
and call 911 or consult physician
or poison control centre immediately.
If irritation occurs due to allergies
or sensitive skin on scalp -please
consult physician or pharmacist.
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.
Where
can I find Kwellada-P™ Lotion?
You will find Kwellada-P™ Lotion
in most major pharmacies in Canada
(see store listings). Please speak
with your pharmacist to purchase Kwellada-P™
Lotion as it is kept behind the pharmacy
counter in most provinces.
