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Permethrin 5% lotion w/w w/v

2021-12-26 06:25:06
My doctor suggested me to apply permethrin 5% lotion (1:4 dilution) for head lice ...what are some brands for this Salt & what does it mean by 1:4 dilution...& I have searched there are many brands some with 5% w/w & some 5% w/v... ultimately plz suggest me the brand for lice which contains permethrin lotion...
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For head lice you need permethrin 1% lotion (available as perlice lotion or others also there).. so that's why your doctor gave you to dilute.. if you want permethrin 5% lotion ( available as scabper lotion or permite lotion and others also)..

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