Question 1

what happens if i overdose on lindane?

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Nerve problems.: It should be used once and repeated one week later only. If you have used it daily and do not have symptoms i would still recommend blood tests for evaluation of toxicity.

Question 2

what should i do if i overdose on lindane lotion?

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Seek emergency care: Seek emergency medical attention immediately. Symptoms of overdose include tremors, agitation, excitation, seizures, and can possibly lead to death.

Question 3

what are some contraindications of lindane?

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A few: It should not be used in premature babies and people who have seizures.

Question 4

what is progress characteristic after lindane?

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Lindane: Lindane is used to treat lice and scabies, but it may cause serious side effects. Safer medications are available to treat these conditions. You should only use lindane if there is some reason you cannot use the other medications or if you have tried the other medications and they have not worked.

Question 5

what was the problem with kwell (lindane) that worried people about getting too much of it?

Accepted Answer

Neuro toxicity: Kwell (lindane) has a chemical in it that actually penetrates the scalp and works its way into the brain. A little bit is probably not harmful, but if the concentration is too high, especially cumulatively, it can be a neurotoxin.

Question 6

are there neurological effects from using lindane?

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Rarely: If used in a very small child if overdosed. In common use it does not oocur.

Question 7

should i use lindane lotion myself?

Accepted Answer

You can or ask some: You can use yourself or you prefer have some one else put it on you.

Question 8

what is the typical dosage of lindane lotion?

Accepted Answer

1 oz for scalp: One oz is enough, covering the whole scalp.

Question 9

what is the typical dosage of lindane shampoo?

Accepted Answer

1 oz: Usually one oz of 1% Lindane Shampoo is enough to cover the whole scalp.

Question 10

what is the treatment for kwell (lindane) overdose?

Accepted Answer

EMERGENCY ROOM: Kwells (lindane) (hyoscine hydrobromide) for  prevention and control of travel sickness.   Tablets melt in the mouth, absorption  is very rapid.

 Contraindications: domperidone or metoclopramide, glaucoma, down’s syndrome, seizures, blockage of intestines, narrowing of the stomach outlet, ulcerative colitis, myasthenia gravis, fever, enlarged prostate.

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