Kwell

Kwell

permethrin

Manufacturer:

Aspen

Distributor:

Zuellig
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Permethrin
Indications/Uses
Shampoo: Treatment of head lice & their eggs & prevention for those at risk. Lotion: Treatment of scabies & crab lice infestation.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Shampoo Apply enough shampoo to cover the hair & scalp including areas behind ears & nape of the neck. Leave it on for 10 min. Rinse thoroughly w/ water. Lotion Scabies Adult & childn >2 yr Apply to the whole body excluding the head, paying particular attention to the areas between the fingers & toes, under fingernails & toenails, wrists, armpits, buttocks & genital area. 2 mth-2 yr Apply over the whole body as in adult & childn >2 yr, but should include the face, neck, scalp & ears. Avoid vicinity of the mouth where it could be licked off & areas close to the eyes. Crab lice Adult & childn >2 mth Sufficient lotion should be applied to cover the pubic region, peri-anal area, inner thighs down to the knees & any hair on the trunk which extends to the pubic area. Treat any facial hair except the eyelashes & eyebrows if found to be infested w/ lice or their eggs. Remove any lice or their eggs found in eyelashes w/ a pair of tweezers. Administer 2nd treatment if live lice are found on any previously treated area 7 days after treatment. During treatment period, re-apply lotion to the hands if they are washed w/ soap & water. Wash the whole body thoroughly 8-12 hr after treatment.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to pyrethroids or pyrethrins.
Special Precautions
Avoid contact w/ eyes or mucous membranes. May cause skin irritation, allergic & local skin reactions (contact dermatitis). Not for prophylactic/regular use. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly >70 yr. Shampoo: Childn <6 mth. Lotion: Childn <2 yr.
MIMS Class
Topical Antifungals & Antiparasites
ATC Classification
P03AC04 - permethrin ; Belongs to the class of pyrethrines, including synthetic compounds used as ectoparasiticides.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Kwell lotion 50 mg/mL
Packing/Price
60 mL x 1's (P245.05/bottle)
Form
Kwell shampoo 10 mg/mL
Packing/Price
10 mL x 1's (P38.22/sachet);30 mL x 1's (P131.86/bottle);60 mL x 1's (P235.43/bottle)
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