Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical

Generic name: Piperonyl Butoxide And Pyrethrins Topical
Drug class: Topical anti-infectives

Usage of Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical

Piperonyl butoxide is a chemical that stops the breakdown of pyrethrins, an insecticide chemical.

Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat lice.

Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins and call your doctor at once if you have severe stinging, burning, itching, swelling, or irritation where the medication is applied.

Common side effects of piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical may include:

  • mild itching, burning, or stinging;
  • mild skin rash; or
  • numbness or tingly feeling.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical

    You should not use piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical if you are allergic to it, or if you have an allergy to chrysanthemums or ragweed.

    FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

    It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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    How to use Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical

    Usual Adult Dose for Lice:

    Piperonyl butoxide 4%-pyrethrins 0.33% topical shampoo: Use on dry hair. Apply to affected area until all the hair is thoroughly wet with shampoo. Allow to remain for 10 minutes only. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly. Second treatment must be done in 7 to 10 days.

    Usual Pediatric Dose for Lice:

    Piperonyl butoxide 4%-pyrethrins 0.33% topical shampoo: Use on dry hair. Apply to affected area until all the hair is thoroughly wet with shampoo. Allow to remain for 10 minutes only. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly. Second treatment must be done in 7 to 10 days.

    Warnings

    Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

    What other drugs will affect Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical

    It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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