"Nittifor" is an external medicinal product that has disinfectant, insecticidal action. This remedy was often used to kill ectoparasites. Therefore, today we will study in detail the indications and instructions for the use of a solution, shampoo, Nittifor cream from lice, its price, analogues, reviews about it by doctors and patients.
Features of the drug
Very effective drug is considered in the treatment of pediculosis. It is equally highly effective in destroying mature individuals, a mask, a nit. For the destruction of parasites, a 10-minute contact between the drug and lice is sufficient.
Composition of Nittifor
In 1 ml.lotion, intended for external use, contains 5 milligrams of active substance( permethrin).In 1 gram of Nittifor cream contains 10 mg.
Excipients are:
- cosmetic cream;
- air conditioner.
On how much Nittifor costs from lice, what is its price, read below.
Dosage forms and prices
This preparation for the destruction of ectoparasites is produced in two forms:
- lotion( water-alcohol) Nittifor. This mass is yellowish in color. The release is carried out in dark glass bottles with a capacity of 60 ml. The bottle with the lotion is packed in a cardboard box;
- cream .This mass has an orange color, a specific smell. The release is carried out in polyethylene bottles with a capacity of 115 g. The vial with the cream is packed in a cardboard box.
The cost of the drug depends on the form of release, volume. About the spectrum of action Nittifor a will tell the next section.
Pharmacological action
"Nittifor" has such pharmacological actions:
- is insecticidal;
- is an antiparasitic.
The effect of the drug is manifested in:
- oppression of parasite development;
- destroying nits, larvae, adult parasites.
The components of the drug inhibit the process of polarization of the nerve cells of ectoparasites, thus causing a paralyzing effect. The drug breaks the ion permeability of sodium channels.
On average, the absorption of the components of the preparation after performing the cutaneous application is 2%.The substance that gets into the blood is hydrolyzed in a short time to inactive metabolites. Then it is excreted from the body with urine.
After treatment of the skin, which shows lesions from pubic lice, the effect will persist for 2-6 weeks. The duration of the effect depends on the form of the preparation used for the treatment.
This drug is low toxicity if the patient adheres to the recommended doses, concentrations. It does not render sensitizing, irritating, skin-resorptive actions on the dermis. If the drug is used to combat scabies, one treatment is sufficient.
Indications
The drug in question is administered to combat:
- scabies, which are provoked by Sarcoptes Scabiei mites;
- pediculosis( pubic, head).
Instruction for use
Lotion
This form of antiparasitic is used externally. Lotion is applied to the scalp, hairy areas of the body with the development of pubic lice. For the treatment of one patient, 30-60 ml of the drug is required. The amount of consumable lotion is also affected by the length, thickness of the hair.
After soaking the lotion on the body for about 40 minutes, it is washed off with warm water with shampoo, soap. After washing the scalp, hair is treated with acetic acid( 5% solution).And in the end it is necessary to comb out the dead parasites by means of a special crest.
Cream
Before shampooing, it should be shaken. Hair before applying Nittifor cream is shampooed, rinsed, dried. The insecticidal agent is applied evenly to the hair. The drug is also recommended for rubbing into the roots of the hair.
After soaking the cream on the treated areas for about 10 minutes, it is washed off with warm water with shampoo, soap. After washing the hair on the head, hair treatment with acetic acid( 5% solution) follows. And in the end it is necessary to comb out the dead parasites by means of a special crest.
The drug is approved for the destruction of parasites in children older than 5 years. Pregnant to use "Nittifor" is possible only when the expected effect exceeds the level of potential risk to the fetus. Scientists did not conduct a safety study of the use of this drug by women waiting for a child.
Contraindications
The most common contraindications to the use of the antiparasitic agent in question are:
- hypersensitivity to the main component, as well as to synthetic pyrethroids, chrysanthemums;
- pregnancy( due to lack of research);
- lactation period;
- hypersensitivity to pyrethroids;
- children under 5 years;
- presence of allergic reactions;
- presence in the patient of acute inflammatory diseases of the dermis( on the scalp).
Side effects of
Among the various negative actions are the following manifestations:
- tingling;
- rash;
- itching;
- swelling;
- erythematous rashes;
- burning.
Special instructions
When using this antiparasitic agent, you need to be very careful.
- Avoid contact with the mucous membranes of various organs: eyes, mouth, genitalia( external), nasal passages. If it still gets on the mucous membranes, rinse them with running water. To avoid getting the drug on the mucous face should be covered with a cotton scarf.
- If hypersensitivity reactions are detected, discontinue treatment with this medication.
- Treatment of infected should be carried out in a well-ventilated area. Work with the drug should be carried out in rubber gloves. After work, be sure to wash your hands.
- During treatment of the patient, this drug is prohibited from drinking, eating, smoking.
- When shampoo cream is used, the preparation is shaken.
- If after the spent scabies treatment the itching continues to disturb for 4 weeks, you need to consult a dermatologist.
No information is available on the interaction of this drug with other drugs.
Reviews
Many patients "Nittifor" helped to get rid of such a delicate problem as pediculosis( head, pubic).The main thing is to apply a sufficient amount of the drug on the hair.
In addition to positive feedback on the use of this tool in the fight against parasites, there are also negative. Their essence lies in the absence of the desired effect( the destruction of lice, nits). Patients often complain of the occurrence of an allergic reaction to this drug.
Analogues
This antiparasitic drug has many analogues with different price policy:
- "Veda".
- "Permethrin".
- MediFox.
- "Chigiya".
- "Pediline".
- Veda-2.
- "PepeX".
Any drug should be used after a doctor's examination, preliminary consultation.
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