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Details About Generic Salt :: Lindane
Main Medicine Class:: Skin Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Microbials (Fungal,
| 15C. ANTI-MICROBIALS (FUNGAL, PARASITES, VIRAL) in 15. SKIN |
| LINDANE |
| CHLORINATED HYDROCARBON | SCABICIDE, PEDICULOCIDE |
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Indications & Dose: SCABIES TP Adult Lotion (1%): Apply a thin layer on skin & massage from neck to toes, wash completely after 8-12h to remove the drug |
| Contra: Hypersensitivity, uncontrolled seizure disorders, crusted (Norwegian) scabies, acutely-inflamed skin/raw, weeping surfaces/other skin conditions which may increase systemic absorption, premature neonates, extensive dermatitis, uncontrolled seizure disorder, atopic dermatitis/psoriasis
Precautions: Hepatic impairment, avoid repeated application, seizures, concurrent use of skin creams/oils/ointments ADR: Serious: Cardiac arrhythmia, eczematous eruptions, seizures, hepatitis, hematuria, pulmonary edema, Others: burning & stinging, paresthesia, alopecia, contact dermatitis, pruritus, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, aplastic anemia, ataxia, dizziness, headache, restlessness |