Ivernol Shampoo
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Galcare Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Ivermectin (0.5% w/v) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Macrocyclic Lactone Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
Action Class | Ectoparasiticides |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 318 |
FAQ
Ivernol Shampoo Reviews
Your doctor will explain how to use Ivernol and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly. It is for external use only and use only on the hair and scalp. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, mouth, or nose, wash it off immediately with plenty of water. You should apply it on the dry hair and scalp, closest to the scalp first, and then outwards to the ends of your hair. After application, leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse it off completely with warm water. After this comb hair with a fine-toothed comb to remove dead lice. Wash all recently worn or used clothing, bedding, towels, and hair-brushes in hot water to facilitate the killing of the lice.
Ivernol is generally safe, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, redness at the site of application in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if this effect persists or worsen, inform your doctor. Before using it, you should ask your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding to make sure it is safe for you.
How Ivernol Shampoo Works
How to Use Ivernol Shampoo
Benefits of Ivernol Shampoo
- In Head lice: Ivernol treats head lice by killing the insects and their eggs (nits). It is normally effective in one or two applications and all family members should be treated. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse off. If you still see lice 7 days after your first treatment, apply it again in the same way. This medicine is a safe and effective way to get rid of the itching and irritation caused by lice.
- In Treatment of Parasitic infections: Ivernol helps treat many parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes. It works by paralyzing and killing the parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Ivernol Shampoo
- Head lice
- Treatment of Parasitic infections
Ivernol Shampoo Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Wash all recently worn or used clothing, bedding, towels, and hairbrushes in hot water.
- Ivernol helps treat head lice.
- Leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse it off completely with warm water. Comb hair with a fine-toothed comb to remove dead lice and nits.
- Your hair and scalp must be dry before using Ivernol. Apply the medicine closest to the scalp first and then outwards to the ends of your hair.
- Inform your doctor if live lice are seen 7 days or more after treatment. Do not use it again without talking first with your doctor.
- Use it on the hair and scalp only. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, mouth, and vagina. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
References
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