Important: Read warnings before use. Read leaflet inside carton for complete directions before use. Adults and children 2 years and over:
Inspect
check each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice/nits (eggs)
look for tiny nits near scalp, beginning at back of neck and behind ears
examine small sections of hair at a time
unlike dandruff which moves when touched, nits stick to the hair
if either lice or nits are found, treat with this product
Treat
apply this product thoroughly to dry hair or other affected area. For head lice, first apply behind ears and to back of neck.
allow this product to remain on hair or other affected area for 10 minutes, but no longer
wash area thoroughly with warm water and soap or shampoo
for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles
Remove lice and their eggs (nits)
use a fine-tooth comb or the special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining nits by hand (using a throw-away glove).
hair should remain slightly damp while removing nits
if hair dries during combing, dampen slightly with water
for head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of head. Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours.
lift a 1 to 2 inch wide strand of hair. Place comb as close to scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from scalp.
pin back each strand of hair after combing
clean comb often. Wipe nits away with tissue and discard in a plastic bag. Seal bag and discard to prevent lice from coming back.
after combing, thoroughly recheck for lice/nits.
Repeat combing if necessary.
check daily for any lice/nits that you missed
a second treatment with this product must be done in 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice
if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments
Children under 2 years: ask a doctor
for use after treatment with LiceMD® Treatment Gel
rinse hair with warm water and apply LiceMD Shampoo (Non-Medicated)
thoroughly massage shampoo into the scalp and work into a lather
be sure to shampoo behind ears and on back of neck too
rinse thoroughly with warm water
repeat if necessary to remove all traces of LiceMD® Treatment Gel
towel dry hair and comb out tangles with a wide-tooth comb
This shampoo does not kill lice or their eggs (nits). Use this shampoo only after using the LiceMD® Treatment Gel contained in this carton or another similar lice treatment product.
