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A member asked:
I am preganant and have been sleeping with listerine on my hair because i heard it prevents you from getting lice is it safe during pregnancy?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Not intended: Listerine is a mouth wash not a lice repellant , maintain good hygiene , all the members of house hold see the family doctor to get rid of lice and fumigate the house to eliminate from beds . furniture etc in order , not to get reinfected
Answered 11/22/2014
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Not a lice: treatment or prevention. Listerine has a high acohol content so I would not use during pregnancy.
Answered 6/8/2016
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Listerine and lice: Listerine is not a treatment for lice. If you think you have lice get checked by your doctor and follow the proper procedure that you will be given to clean your house. There are medications the will help you and your family. Use the Listerine as a mouthwash only.
Answered 12/27/2015
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Not recommended: Lice treatment products are always available over-the-counter at drugstores, grocery stores, and some medical clinics. Never think the other way to use Listerine other than for mouth wash.
Answered 11/17/2014
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