A 48-year-old member asked:
Should i use lindane lotion myself?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
You can or ask some: You can use yourself or you prefer have some one else put it on you.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What should I do if I overdose on lindane lotion?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. M. Christine Leeanswered
Dermatology 30 years experience
Seek emergency care: Seek emergency medical attention immediately. Symptoms of overdose include tremors, agitation, excitation, seizures, and can possibly lead to death.
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Who shouldn't use lindane shampoo or lindane lotion?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
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.
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 3, 2013
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