What is RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray?
Permethrin is an anti-parasite medicine.The RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray (for the body) is used for treating head lice and scabies.RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray can be used in other ways not mentioned in this medication guide.
Side Effects of RID Home Lice, Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.If you experience severe burning, stinging, or redness after using RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite spray, call your doctor immediately.
Some of the common side effects that RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray can cause include:
- Mild itching, or mild rash.
- The area where the medication was applied may feel numb or tingly.
- Headache, dizziness;
- Fever
- Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
There may be other side effects. Need advice about possible side effects? Speak with your physician immediately. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication. Inform your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, allergies, and medicines.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to permethrin, chrysanthemums, or chrysanthemums, then RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray is not for you.If you are suffering from other medical conditions, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's safe to take this medication.RID Home Lice Spray, Bedbug Spray, and Dust Mite Spray are not harmful to a developing baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant.Permethrin topical does not pass into breast milk. It is unknown if this could harm a baby who is nursing. Breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking this medicine.RID Home Lice and Dust Mite Spray is not recommended for children younger than two months of age.
How to take RID Home Lice, Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it.When you first use RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite spray, itching, swelling, or redness may occur.This medicine should not be taken by mouth. Only apply this medicine to the skin. Apply to closed cuts and wounds only. Rinse your mouth and eyes if the medication gets into your eyes. Do not use the surface spray on your skin.Shake the medicine well before using it. You should follow the instructions on the label of the medication.
To treat scabies:
- The skin should be cleaned and dried. Apply a thin coating of this medicine to all parts of your body, from the neck to the soles. Rub it in thoroughly. Rub in completely.
- Apply the spray to the forehead, scalp, and temples of an infant when using RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray. Apply the spray away from your eyes, nose, mouth, or genitals.
- RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray can be applied again if your condition doesn't improve within 14 days.
How to treat head lice
- Shampoo only. No conditioners or 2-in-1 shampoos. Towel dry your hair after rinsing it thoroughly.
- Use a washcloth or towel to protect your eyes. Leave the medication on for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
- A nit-comb can also be used to remove lice from hair. While using a nitcomb, your hair should be damp. Only work on one section at a time. Comb through 1 to 2 inch strands of hair from the scalp down to the ends.
- Rinse your nit-comb frequently during use. Removed nits should be placed in a plastic bag sealed with a lid and thrown away.
- Make sure to check the scalp daily to ensure that all nits are gone.
- Use a second treatment if you see lice after 7 days.
How to treat crabs (lice)
- All sexual partners must be treated.
- The treatment area should be cleaned and dried. RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray should be applied to pubic hair and any surrounding hairs around the anus and thighs (avoid areas within the vagina or rectum).
- Let the medicine sit on your skin for 10 minutes. Work into a lather, and then rinse with warm water.
- Use a nit-comb to remove lice from pubic hair. The hair should be damp.
To avoid reinfection, wash and dry all clothing, bedclothes, linens, and towels with hot water. Dry-clean all clothing that cannot be washed. All hair brushes, hair combs, and hair accessories should be soaked in hot water for 10 minutes.
Surface sprays of permethrin can be used to disinfect items that are not washable, such as:
- Furniture;
- Mattresses and pillows
- Stuffed toys
- Hats, scarves, and gloves
- Headbands or headphones?
- The inside of a helmet for a bicycle
- Seats and carpets in your car
For 4 weeks, you should seal stuffed toys and pillows that can't be washed in an airtight bag. Shake the item outside after removing it from the bag.Vacuum the carpets, rugs, and car seats. Throw away the vacuum bag.To ensure a complete treatment, treat the environment (clothing, bedding, etc.) As well as your hair or body.Store RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray at room temperature, away from moisture and warmth.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You are unlikely to have a schedule of dosages since RID Home Lice Spray, Bedbug Spray, and Dust Mite Spray can be used only once. Wait at least seven days before applying for a second application.
What happens if I overdose?
If you believe you've used too much or someone has accidentally ingested the medication, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
If RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse with water.It is important to avoid sexual or intimate contact with others until your lice or scabies infection has cleared up. You should avoid sexual or intimate contact until you have cleared up your lice or scabies infection. Avoid sharing hair brushes and combs. Also, avoid sharing hats, clothes, bed linens, or other personal items.Do not use other medications to treat the areas that you have treated with RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray unless you are told by your doctor.
Interaction with other drug
RID Home Lice Bedbug and Dust Mite Spray is unlikely to interact with other drugs that you may take orally or by injection. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform all healthcare providers of all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products.
