Question 1

are there neurological effects from using lindane?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

what happens if i overdose on lindane?

Accepted Answer

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 3

is there a safer alternative to lindane?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: There are several alternatives to using lindane, per the fda, to treat scabies and lice such as crotamiton cream & lotion, peremethrin cream & rinse, used for head and pubic lice, and Malathion lotion. These medications are recommended before patients are prescribed lindane.Is there a safer alternative to lindane? All scabicides are pesticides and must be used with caution.

Question 4

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 5

what is lindane shampoo usually used for?

Accepted Answer

Lice: Lice and scabies.

Question 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

why can person with down's syndrome not take kwell (lindane) travel sickness tablets?

Accepted Answer

Kwells (lindane) active ingred: Int is scopolamine, commonly prescribed in the united kingdom for motion sickness. For adults, a 300 µg tablet is swallowed. For children ages 4 to 10, a 150 mg tablet is sucked, chewed, or swallowed. Drugs.com states that people affected with Down syndrome may have an abnormal increase in pupillary dilation and acceleration of heart rate.  Tthere a long list of other medical conditions in which this medication should be avoided.

Question 9

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 10

what is lindane lotion usually used for?

Accepted Answer

Scabies, lice: Lindane is now a second line treatment for scabies caused by a mite or lice. First line is Elimite (permethrin) which is safer and very effective.

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