Lindane
Description
Lindane is a topical anti-parasite, which is used in the treatment of scabies and lice. This medicine should only be used when other medicines are ineffective.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Lindane
- Skin rash
- Seizures
- Dizziness
- Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin
- Hair loss
- Headache
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Tingling and numbness of skin
Uses of Lindane
What is it prescribed for?
- Scabies
- Lice
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to lindane.
Neonates and premature infants
This medicine is not recommended for use in neonates and premature infants due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening reactions.
Uncontrolled seizure
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of uncontrolled seizure disorders.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Neurotoxicity
Lindane should be used with the caution due to the increased risk of neurotoxicity. It is advised to consult the doctor before taking this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Missed Dose
Lindane should be used only once. Hence, there is no possibility of missing a dose. Using this medicine more than once may cause serious life-threatening conditions.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Overdosing with this medicine may cause serious life-threatening conditions.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Amitriptyline
Ciprofloxacin
Ofloxacin
Disease interactions
Seizure disorders
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of seizure disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use Lindane exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not use larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Lindane works by killing the lice and the eggs and mites of scabies.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical anti-infectives
Schedule
N/A
DailyMed - LINDANE- lindane lotion [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 3 August 2017]. Available from:
Lindane - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 3 August 2017]. Available from:
Lindane: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 3 August 2017]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 4 Aug 2017
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