What remedies for lice and nits are most effective?

Remedies for lice and nits can be both therapeutic and prophylactic. Some are quite toxic to warm-blooded, others less aggressive. Therefore, when choosing a drug, first of all, you must carefully read the instructions for use and study the basic rules of use. Only with a competent approach to solving the problem of pediculosis, it is possible to eliminate lice and not harm your health.

In addition, it should be remembered that several types of lice can parasitize a person: headaches, pubic and clothes. Not every remedy against these insects is universal, and most often it is necessary to select a drug for a particular case.

Classification of funds

Choosing a remedy for lice often becomes a problem, as today's assortment of many consumers is simply confusing. Pharmacy shelves are simply littered with a variety of pediculicidal drugs. But having familiarized yourself with the main types and their properties, it will be much easier to choose the right tool. Let's classify these drugs according to their effectiveness. Let's start the list with the most reliable:

• lotions and concentrated emulsions;
• sprays;
  
• shampoos;
• cream.

Important! Remember that even the most effective drug is not always aimed at destroying nits. Most often, special means are used to eliminate them, or they use a complex of drugs that can destroy adult individuals and nits.

Concentrates and Lotions

Concentrated emulsions and lotions are solutions of fairly powerful insecticides. These are the most effective remedies for lice. They paralyze the nervous system of the insect, which leads to its rapid death. Some such drugs must be diluted before use, others are sold ready-made.

1. Medifox. The active substance is permethrin. Medifox is an alcohol solution with the addition of castor oil. Before use, it must be diluted with water - 8 ml of concentrate 100 ml of water.
2. Foxilon. Highly toxic lotion can cause irritation and allergies. When used correctly, this medicine eliminates lice and nits in one session.
3. Benzyl benzoate. Emulsion from lice, which is sold ready to use. Shake before use. It is applied to the scalp with a cotton swab. After her, it is advisable to comb the hair special comb. Lice eggs do not kill, so re-processing may be required.
4. Avicin. Based on permethrin, therefore, it is quite effective. Eliminates lice in one application. It costs a little more than Medifox. It can be used in the treatment of pediculosis in pregnant women and children under the age of 5 years.
5. Medilis Super. Most often it is used when lice have already acquired stability with permethrin. Quite effective and reliable. Destroys head and body lice and nits.

Shampoos

These drugs for lice are used in cases when the infected person has long or thick hair, since in this situation it is the shampoo that is easiest to treat the head with and to allow the poisonous substance to get on the skin. These agents have a composition almost identical to concentrates, but are less aggressive, which allows them to be used for pediculosis in children.

1. Pedilin. The composition includes two potent insecticides - malathion and tetramethrin, so it shows a fairly high efficiency against lice. Due to the two active components, this tool works even when the insects develop immunity to one of them.
2. Parasidosis Not the most reliable tool, often requires repeated use. The kit has a special comb for combing out parasites, which is its advantage over some other shampoos.
3. Higia. Its action is aimed at the destruction of adult lice and nits. This is an inexpensive remedy for lice, but at the same time very reliable. It has a number of contraindications, so before use it is necessary to study the instructions. Shampoo and comb included.
4. Lice Guard. The composition includes natural ingredients. It is used mainly in the fight against nits - it softens the shell with which they are attached to the hair. It is advisable to use this shampoo in combination with a comb, since on its own it exhibits rather low efficiency.

Sprays

Sprays are highly effective in mild infection with lice. In most cases, do not cause adverse reactions and are easy to use. They are considered quite reliable, but not all can be used to treat pediculosis in children.

1. Pedicule Ultra. Helps get rid of lice and nits. It is an alcohol solution. It has a number of contraindications, therefore it should be used with strict observance of security measures.
2. Couple Plus. French drug from the laboratory of Omega Pharma. It is based on three insecticides, which allows you to remove parasites at a time. Included is a special comb for combing insects.
3. To here. The composition contains the insecticide dimethicone, which is absolutely non-toxic. For this reason, it can be used to treat pediculosis in children. In parasites, it causes instant asphyxiation.
4. Paranit. The drug is based on essential oils. It causes strangulation in adult lice and their larvae; it is ineffective against nits, so repeated treatment will be required. Its drawback is that it does not wash off well from the hair.
5. Lice Guard. It is an expensive drug, but at the same time does not bring positive results without the use of auxiliary agents. Most often it is used in order to enhance the effect when using a comb.
6. A-Par. It can only be used to handle items against body lice. Toxic, has a pungent odor, when ingested, warm-blooded causes irritation.
   

   Important! This drug is strictly forbidden to use to eliminate insects from the human body.

Ointments and creams

The most inexpensive drugs against lice and nits include ointments and creams. But they require a rather diligent and scrupulous treatment of infected areas of the body - they must be applied in an even layer, which is not always convenient to do on the scalp, they should be washed off using a large amount of water.

On a note! Doctors rarely recommend creams and ointments for use against lice. This is due to the complexity of their use. But at the same time, drugs of this type are quite effective.

1. Nittifor. Release form - cream. The active substance is permethrin. It is a very effective drug, it helps to get rid of both lice and nits. Has a pungent unpleasant odor. It is not allowed to treat pediculosis in children under the age of 5 years.
2. Benzyl benzoate. Ointment for lice.It is categorically contraindicated for use in infants, women during pregnancy and lactation. Toxic, therefore, can cause shortness of breath syndrome. For self-treatment of pediculosis, doctors try not to prescribe it, but recommend it for use only under strict medical supervision. Toxic substances penetrate the body of the insect and accumulate in strong concentrations, after which adult lice and their larvae die.
3. Knicks. The main toxic substance is permethrin. Compared with Nittifor less dangerous, but also effective. It can be used to treat pediculosis in adults and children of all ages.

Remember that you should use any antiparasitic agent according to the instructions. If the drug is toxic, then it will require compliance with safety rules, and in some cases the use of personal protective equipment. It is important to ensure that the product does not get on the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and eyes. Otherwise, immediately rinse affected areas with plenty of water.