HEDRIN

A new way to eradicate head lice

Clinically proven to kill head lice

*Skin Friendly

*Odourless

*Easy to apply

*No organo-phosphates

You can use this medicine to treat adults and children over 6 months old without seeing a doctor, but use it carefully to get the best results

Before using Hedrin :

Do not use Hedrin if you are allergic to either of the ingredients listed

Take special care with Hedrin Lotion :

For external use only

Avoid contact of the lotion with your eyes.  If it accidentally comes into contact with your eyes, flush with water.

Warning : 

Hair should be kept away from naked flames, cigarettes and other sources of ignition while treatment with Hedrin  is underway.  Hedrin is not water based and will not prevent hair from burning.

 If you accidentally swallow some :

If you accidentally swallow some of the solution, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.

 Use in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding :

 Hedrin Lotion may be used during pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Use in infants under 6 months :

Children under 6 months should only be treated under medical supervision.

Driving and using machines :

Hedrin Lotion does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Possible side effects :

Important side effects –

If you experience any of the following, stop using Hedrin immediately and talk to a doctor or pharmacist.

* Allergic reactions such as rash, swelling or weals on the skin

*  Breathing difficulties

Other side effects :

When using Hedrin on broken skin, slight irritation may occur.  Sometimes application may cause flaking of the scalp, itching and irritation around the eyes.

If you notice any of these or other side effects, stop using the product and talk to a doctor or pharmacist.

Storing Hedrin

Keep out of the reach and sight of children

This product does not require any other special storage conditions

Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack

Care should be taken if Hedrin is spilled as it may cause a slip hazard

 
ABOUT HEAD LICE

Head Lice vary in size according to their age.  They may be between ½mm and 3mm long (from the size of a printed full stop up to the size of a sesame seed).  Head lice can be difficult to spot because they can match their colour to that of the environment.

Lice live close to the scalp where they feed on blood and this can cause the scalp to itch

Head lice cannot jump, fly or swim and can only be acquired by direct head to head contact.  This is why lice are commonly found on the heads of children and those in close contact with children and why it is important to check the heads of all the family members when head lice are found.

Head lice only live on humans and have no preference for clean or dirty hair

The female louse will lay between 3 and 5 eggs per day and these hatch after 7 days.  That is why it is important to repeat this treatment after 7 days to ensure that any lice which have hatched after the first treatment are killed.

Once the louse has hatched, the empty case (known as a nit) will remain glued to the hair shaft.  Nits are completely harmless and can be removed with the fingers or a fine toothed comb