Medifox for lice and nits

Medifox for lice is an insecticidal drug that is used in the treatment of lice, scabs and scabies. To date, this tool has earned a high reputation when used in special detention centers and shelters for the sanitary treatment of people who are highly infected. lice, which indicates its high efficiency.

The composition of the drug and action

Medifox is used to combat pubic areas and head lice, scabies mites. The product in the form of a liquid concentrate has a light yellow color and contains the following components (doses are indicated per 100 g of liquid):

• permethrin - 5 g;
• castor oil - 7.5 g;
• ethanol (alcohol) - 87.25 g;
• butyl acetate - 0.25 g.

The active substance is permethrin, which acts on the peripheral nerve endings of lice and paralyzes them. Parasites die from circulatory arrest. The component belongs to natural strong insecticides, which are obtained from plants of the Astra family (chrysanthemums, damask chamomile, etc.).

The chemical analogue of permethrin - pyrethroid - is widely used to combat parasites: bugs, cockroaches, fleas, it exceeds the activity of permethrin hundreds of times, but it is a synthetic tool that is not entirely safe for people. Permethrin is more environmentally friendly and harmless to humans. To increase the antiseptic effect, Medifox includes castor oil and ethanol (alcohol), which also help with fungal diseases and skin inflammations. These symptoms are common in people infected. head lice.

In addition, castor oil has an unpleasant odor, alcohol causes dehydration of the body lice, and also reduces the stickiness of the glue, with which nits are attached to the hair. Butyl acetate is added in order to aromatize the drug in order to improve its aroma.

Release Forms

On sale there are several forms of Medifox, which are produced by the Moscow company Fox and Co:

• gel in a tube - used immediately after opening the package;
• Medifox 5% liquid concentrate used for solution and emulsion preparation is sold in ampoules (2 ml), bottles (24 ml) in pharmacies for use at home;
• Medifox-super (20% concentrate) - the solution is used only in diluted condition, it is used by employees of special institutions: sanitary epidemiological stations, disinfection services, special detention facilities, it is produced in 0.5-1 liter bottles.

Contraindications

Medifox is not recommended for use:

• people with high sensitivity to permethrin;
• children under 1 year of age (for emulsion), up to 5 years (other forms of release);
• pregnant or lactating women.

When using Medifox, unpleasant sensations are possible in the form of burning, tingling of the skin on the head, local rash, itching, swelling of the mucous membrane in the nose or throat, and allergic manifestations are also likely.

Important!

To avoid an allergic reaction, you should check the sensitivity before using the product by applying a drop of the drug to the skin behind the ear for several minutes. If redness occurs, it is better not to use Medifoks.

How to apply - instruction

Medifox from lice and nits is used to destroy several types of parasites: pubic (plosch) and head. The method of application varies and depends on the form of release:

1. The gel must be applied to the skin in areas where lice settled, after 30 minutes it is washed off.
2. The concentrate before use must be diluted with water in the ratio: 1 bottle (24 ml) per 300 ml of water. The resulting solution with a swab is applied to the hair along the entire length and on the skin, rubbed. After 20-30 minutes, the substance should be washed off with plenty of water using soap or ordinary shampoo.
3. Immediately after processing wet hair must be thoroughly comb out the nitsbetter using special lice combtrying to remove all parasites in this way. Combing should be done on a white towel to collect paralyzed insects and then throw it away.

Important!

Medifox has almost no effect on nits, of which lice larvae can hatch after a few days. Therefore, it may be necessary to reprocess. The second procedure should be carried out in a week to kill young hatching individuals.

Use for prevention

The drug is used for lice preventionas well as processing things and premises from lice. To do this, they impregnate linen and clothes with a solution of Medifox-super in order to deter parasites.

To prepare a mixture for soaking or disinfecting, mix 4.5 l of an emulsion of 0.2% for each kg of dry laundry. Things must be placed in a large container, covered with a lid and held for 15-20 minutes. Then the room should be ventilated so that the smell disappears.

Rinse things thoroughly, squeeze and dry in a sufficiently ventilated place. Cooking processed laundry is not recommended. Use clothes for 10 days, store in plastic bags for up to 3 weeks.

Irrigation is carried out from sprayers, treating things and surfaces from several sides until moist. Particular attention should be paid to seams, pleats and collars. After which the clothes are dried in a ventilated place for a day. You can use 2-4 weeks.

In cases of an epidemic of pediculosis or scabies, things are treated with an emulsion of 1% Medifox-super. The linen that is treated with this product can be worn for 10 days with a break of a week, as it can cause allergies and irritation of the skin. Treated clothing should not be worn by people who have skin wounds.

Security measures

When working with Medifox-super to handle a large number of things, the following safety measures should be observed:

• Starting from the period of preparation of the working solution, you cannot drink, eat, smoke.
• When processing the head and hair, hands must be protected with rubber gloves.
• When soaking and treating the premises, it is imperative to wear protective clothing, a respirator and safety glasses.
• Before starting work, ensure the absence of children, animals, fish. Remove dishes, food, medicine.
• During the procedure, open all windows and windows or do everything outdoors;
• At the end of the room you need to carefully ventilate, and wash your face and hands in soapy water, rinse your mouth with soda solution.

Also, when applying the substance to the hair, it is necessary to prevent the likelihood of the solution getting into the eyes and mouth, therefore, make a tourniquet or bandage from the cotton fabric (scarves or towels) and tie it around the scalp.

Important!

When removing pubic lice into the vagina and anus, protective swabs must be inserted so that the substance does not get on the mucous surfaces.

The price of the drug, analogues

The price of Medifox on average in online pharmacies is 330-350 rubles. (gel) and 350-400 rubles. (24 ml vials). In different outlets, the cost may vary slightly.

Similar remedies for lice:

• Aerosol Para-Plus (France);
  

  

• Nittifor;
• Pedilin shampoo;
• Nyuda spray and pedicule-ultra.

Reviews about Medifox from lice

Faced this problem when my daughter returned from the camp. At first they tried another tool, but it did not help. I watched the whole Internet with reviews about lice products and decided to buy Medifox, because it is used to combat parasites in special detention centers. So it should be lethal and not very expensive. I went to the pharmacy and found out how much Medifox costs. It turned out that the price depends on the packaging. I decided that a 24 ml vial, which cost 300 rubles, would be enough for a child.

Lice in a child appeared after visiting the kindergarten. I treated my daughter at home, diluting 4 ml per 100 ml of water, since she has long hair. They processed the whole head and wrapped it in a bag for 40 minutes, as stated in the instructions. However, it must be said that it is necessary to carry out processing in a ventilated room, as daughter felt bad when we started doing this in the bathroom, where there is no normal ventilation.

From the first time, all lice died, but a week later it turned out that the young generation had hatched from nits. Medifox treatment had to be repeated, and then it was already completely possible get rid of lice. True, a lot of time was spent combing out the remaining dead nits.

Valentina, Perm

Medifox treated both of her children, who brought lice from kindergarten. The eldest courageous sat for 20 minutes, while the younger went allergic and itchy, had to be washed off urgently. As a result, the son lost lice, the drug worked. But the daughter had to look for a more delicate remedy.

Anna, Krasnoyarsk