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Vamousse Lice Treatment Complete Kit

SODIUM CHLORIDE AND EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF

Standard Dose
Directions Directions Important: Read ALL instructions on pamphlet inside box.Do not use on pets or to treat pubic or body lice. Adults and children 2 years and older: Treat to kill lice and eggs (nits): Start off with DRY hair. Separate hair into 3-4 sections with clips. Shake can well. Part a section of hair into a 1-inch section, focus the nozzle tip on the scalp and apply a generous amount of mousse along the length of the hair. Pay special attention to nape of neck and behind ears. Saturate all hair and scalp, massaging the mousse to break down the foam, thoroughly soaking the hair. To be effective all lice and nits must be contacted. Depending on length of hair, the full can may be needed. Repeat process until all sections of hair are saturated and wait 15 minutes. Remove lice and eggs (nits): Although dead, nits remain attached to the hair. After 15-minute treatment, use enclosed comb, to remove dead lice and nits from wet hair. Working with a 1-inch section of hair, insert the comb against the scalp, and pull through to the end, wiping on a disposable paper towel after each stroke. If hair dries during combing, apply more product to ease combing. Repeat combing if necessary. Shampoo and towel dry hair. Vamousse may be repeated as needed. Children under 2 years: ask a doctor.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses Treats head lice infestation
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Treats head lice infestation Dosage and administration Directions Directions Important: Read ALL instructions on pamphlet inside box.Do not use on pets or to treat pubic or body lice.

Adults and children 2 years and older: Treat to kill lice and eggs (nits): Start off with DRY hair.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Treats head lice infestation Dosage and administration Directions Directions Important: Read ALL instructions on pamphlet inside box.Do not use on pets or to treat pubic or body lice. Adults and children 2 years and older: Treat to kill lice and eggs (nits): Start off with DRY hair. Separate hair into 3-4 sections with clips. Shake can well. Part a section of hair into a 1-inch section, focus the nozzle tip on the scalp and apply a generous amount of mousse along the length of the hair. Pay special attention to nape of neck and behind ears. Saturate all hair and scalp, massaging the mousse to break down the foam, thoroughly soaking the hair. To be effective all lice and nits must be contacted. Depending on length of hair, the full can may be needed. Repeat process until all sections of hair are saturated and wait 15 minutes. Remove lice and eggs (nits): Although dead, nits remain attached to the hair. After 15-minute treatment, use enclosed comb, to remove dead lice and nits from wet hair. Working with a 1-inch section of hair, insert the comb against the scalp, and pull through to the end, wiping on a disposable paper towel after each stroke. If hair dries during combing, apply more product to ease combing. Repeat combing if necessary. Shampoo and towel dry hair. Vamousse may be repeated as needed. Children under 2 years: ask a doctor. Warnings and cautions For external use only

Monitoring

  • For external use only

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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