Lindane (Topical)
Brand Names : Kwell, Thionex, Hexit, PMS Lindane, gamma benzene hexachloride
CategoryDescriptionLindane (LIN-dane),
formerly known as gamma benzene hexachloride, is an insecticide and is used
to treat scabies and lice infestations.
Lindane cream and lotion are usually used to treat only scabies infestation.
Lindane shampoo is used to treat only lice infestations.
Lindane is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the U.S.
and some forms are available in Canada without a prescription in following
dosage forms:
Topical
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Cream (U.S. and Canada)
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Lotion (U.S. and Canada)
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Shampoo (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
Another commonly used name for lindane is gamma benzene hexachloride
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