How should I use lindane topical?
Use only one application of this medicine. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on skin sores or open wounds. If the medicine gets in your eyes or mouth, rinse with water.
Lindane topical can cause serious or fatal side effects. Do not use this medicine to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.
Your doctor should perform lab tests to make sure you have a condition that can be treated with lindane topical. Your sexual partner and other people you have close contact with should also be checked and treated by their own doctor.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
After you wash your skin or hair, wait at least 1 hour before using lindane topical. Do not apply any other lotion, shampoo, conditioner, cream, or oil. Apply lindane topical only to dry skin or hair.
Shake the medicine well just before using it.
If you are putting lindane topical on another person, wear special gloves made of nitrile, latex with neoprene, or sheer vinyl. Do not use natural latex gloves because more lindane can go through that kind of glove.
Wash your hands thoroughly after applying the medicine.
Each bottle of this medicine is for one use only. Throw away after one use, in a place children cannot get to. Do not keep leftover lindane topical.
Do not leave this medicine on your skin for more than 12 hours.
Itching may continue or get worse when the scabies begin to die. Call your doctor if you still have itching longer than 4 weeks after you finish treatment.
Wash all recently-worn clothing and hats, and bed linens, as well as hair brushes and combs in very hot water.
If you get scabies or lice again a few weeks or months after using lindane topical, do not use this medicine again. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about a different medicine. Using too much lindane topical in a short span of time can cause serious side effects or death.
Store lindane topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.