Antiparasitic Shampoo Pedilin - the international name Pedilin, is prescribed for the treatment of pediculosis caused by Pediculus humanus capitis. Producer of shampoo Pedilin - Slovenia, Krka. More details about instructions for use, reviews, price and analogues of Pedilin from lice will tell you in this educational material.
Features of the drug
Shampoo Pedilin is an antiparasitic drug for the treatment of pediculosis - infection of the scalp with lice.
Composition
- The shampoo Pedilin contains:
- as the active ingredient - malathion;
- as auxiliary substances - propylene glycol, alkyl sulfate, sodium lauryl ethyl sulfate, dyes, flavors, water.
- The emulsion contains tetramethrin, piperonyl butoxide.
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Dosage forms
Produced as:
- shampoo,
- gel,
- emulsion Pedilin, the price of the 100 ml bottle is 290 rubles on average.
Pharmacological action Pedilin
Pedilin is a combined preparation that includes insecticides:
- malathion;
- tetramethrin.
The medication action of Pedilin is the result of the combined action of its constituent components.
Pharmacodynamics
Malathion( carbofos) is an organophosphorous antiparasitic agent that can easily penetrate the body of an insect through the chitinous cover. In the body of a parasitic insect, the action of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase is blocked. In the insect's body, malathion is oxidized, turning into a malaoxon - an even more toxic substance than malathion.
This reaction is not inherent in plants and warm-blooded organisms, which is the reason for the high toxicity of malathion for insects and makes it less dangerous for humans and animals. Poisoning of an insect occurs as a result of poisoning with accumulated acetylcholine.
Under the influence of malathion, lice, nits, and scabies are killed. Tetrametrine is a synthetic insecticide from the pyrethrin group. The poisoning effect of tetrametrin has on the nervous system of an insect, causing convulsions and paralysis.
Pharmacokinetics
Malathionine can penetrate the body through the lungs, skin, mucous membranes, but can not accumulate.
Indications
The drug is intended for the treatment of pediculosis of the scalp of adults and children, as well as the baby. Allowed during pregnancy and lactation.
Instruction for use
For one treatment of the scalp requires 10 to 60 ml of Pedilin shampoo depending on the length and thickness of the hair. Using a cotton swab, the shampoo is evenly distributed over wet hair and scalp. Next, gather hair under a kerchief, leave for 20 minutes and after - wash the hair.
If the infection is violent, the scalp is treated by combining the emulsion and shampoo.
- On the scalp emulsion is applied, set aside for 30 minutes, covered with a scarf;
- thoroughly wash off the emulsion;
- is washed twice with a Pedilin shampoo, leaving for 3 minutes each time;
- is thoroughly washed;
- comb out a thick comb of dead insects from the hair.
Contraindications
- Shampoo Pedilin is contraindicated in allergies to components of the drug, hypersensitivity.
- No remedy for children under 2 years of age.
Side effects of
The drug may cause itching, burning, allergic reaction. Long-term exposure to the drug may cause side effects due to excess of the dose. Symptoms of overdose appear:
- changes in blood pressure - hypertension, hypotension;
- violation of heart rate - tachycardia, bradycardia;
- by lacrimation, drooling;
- visual impairment;
- excitement;
- convulsions;
- by intestinal colic;
- urinary incontinence;
- with nausea, vomiting;
- with cyanotic skin;
- sharp weakness.
Special instructions
- Avoid contact with Pedulin shampoo or Pedilin emulsion on mucous membranes. If the product has got into the eyes, mouth cavity, you need to rinse well with cool water.
- The towel, comb, headscarf, bed linen must also be carefully treated with an insecticide to avoid repeated infection with parasites.
- Family members should also wash their hair with Pedilin, change bed linen, and treat the comb.
- No interaction with other drugs.
Reviews
Reviews of Pedilin shampoos are mostly positive, although opinions are roughly divided 50/50. Negative feedback is associated with inefficiency, a pungent odor.
Possible cause of the lack of effect may be a violation of the recommendations of the instruction:
- use when expired;
- absence of simultaneous treatment of the scalp from all members of the family without exception;
- violation of personal hygiene rules - use of one comb, a common towel, bed linen.
Analogues
Analogues of Pedilin shampoo include Ceremical water, MediFox, Nix, Pair plus, Permetric ointment, Nittifor, Chigia.