Question 1

what is the definition or description of: lindane allergy?

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Lindane allergy: Lindane is an anti-parasitic medication. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-9854-63/lindane-topical/lindane-lotion-topical/details

Question 2

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 3

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 4

what is the typical dosage of lindane lotion?

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

Question 5

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 6

what is the typical dosage of lindane shampoo?

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

Question 7

what is the treatment for kwell (lindane) overdose?

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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.

Question 8

is it safe to use kwell (lindane) shampoo?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it wasn't safe, they wouldn't be able to sell it.  However, there are some precautions, and it shouldn't be used repeatedly or in infants, children or the elderly.  In general permethrine is preferred.

Question 9

who shouldn't use lindane shampoo or lindane lotion?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant or nursing: Lindane is age restricted .It is not safe for pregnant or nursing women and should not be used in small children. Scabies is treated safely
 with Elimite (permethrin) and head lice can be treated with other medications first.

Question 10

how many times should i use the lindane lotion or shampoo?

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Ask your MD: Complete informaiton about lindane and how to use it can be found here:  http://www.Fda.Gov/downloads/drugs/drugsafety/ucm133687.Pdf

you should always ask the md who prescribed the medication, as they may have a specific way the want you to use it that may not be the same as the link above.

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