Pyrethrins and Piperonyl Butoxide (Topical)
Brand Names : A-200 Gel Concentrate, A-200 Shampoo Concentrate, Barc, Blue, Licetrol, Pronto Lice Killing Shampoo Kit, Pyrinyl, R & C, Rid, Tisit, Tisit Blue, Tisit Shampoo, Triple X
Before Using This MedicineIf you are using this medicine
without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label.
For pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide combination, the following should be
considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to pyrethrins, piperonyl butoxide, ragweed, chrysanthemum
plants, or kerosene or other petroleum products. Also tell your health care
professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives
or dyes.
Pregnancy - Pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide may be absorbed
through the skin. However, this medicine has not been shown to cause birth
defects or other problems in humans when used on the skin.
Breast-feeding - Pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide combination may
be absorbed through the mother's skin. It is not known whether pyrethrins
and piperonyl butoxide combination passes into the breast milk. Although most
medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used
safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish
to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Children - Although there is no specific information comparing
use of pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide combination in children with use
in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side
effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Older adults - Many medicines have not been studied specifically
in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information
comparing use of pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide combination medicine in
the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to
cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger
adults.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical problems may affect
the use of pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide combination. Make sure you tell
your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Inflammation of the skin (severe) - Use of pyrethrins and piperonyl
butoxide combination may make the condition worse
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