Formulary Monographs [LINDANE, 840412]
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LINDANE
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SCABICIDES AND PEDICULICIDES
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Treatment of scabies and pediculosis.
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Lindane should only be used in p atients who cannot tolerate or have
failed first-line treatment with safer medications for the treatment of scabies. Seizures and deaths have been rep orted following lindane use. Risk of serious neurotoxicity when used in infant, children, the elderly, individuals with other skin conditions (e.g, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis), and in those who weigh less than 110 lbs (50kg). Lindane is contraindicated in premature infants and individuals with known uncontrolled seizure disorders. Instruct patients on the proper use of lindane. |
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Adult weighing greater than 50kg (110 lbs). Lice Infestation: Apply 1 ounce of shampoo to clean, dry hair: DO NOT use more than 2 ounces; leave on for 4 minutes, add water and lather, then rinse. Scabies: Apply 1 ounce of cream/lotion to entire b
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