What do you suggest if i got lice from a friend, how do i get rid of it?

Head, body or pubic: Lice? Pubic lice (phthirus pubis) can be treated with otc product like nix (permethrin) or rid. Other options are prescription medications like Malathion (kept on affected area for 8 to 12 hours); invermectin (2 pills – may need to repeated in 10 days); lindane (if you have failed other treatments). For head lice -a pediculicide is usually used- otc like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription meds like lindane or.