Means medifox lice and nits

The lice medfox is an insecticidal drug used in the treatment of lice, lice, and scabies. To date, this tool has earned a high reputation when used in special facilities and shelters for the sanitary treatment of people who are severely infected. lice, which indicates its high efficiency.

The composition of the drug and the action

Medifox used to combat pubic ploshchitsy and head lice, scabies. Means in the form of a liquid concentrate has a light yellow color and contains such components (doses indicated per 100 g of liquid):

• permethrin - 5 g;
• castor oil - 7.5 g;
• ethanol (alcohol) - 87.25 g;
• butyl acetate - 0.25 g

The active ingredient is permethrin, which affects the peripheral nerve endings of lice and paralyzes them. Parasites die from circulatory arrest. The component belongs to natural strong insecticides, which are obtained from plants of the Aster family (chrysanthemums, damask chamomile, etc.).

Means medifox

The chemical analogue of permethrin - pyrethroid - is widely used to combat parasites: bugs, cockroaches, fleas, it exceeds the activity of permethrin hundreds of times, but is a synthetic tool, not entirely safe for people. Permethrin is more environmentally friendly and harmless to humans. In order to increase the antiseptic effect, castor oil and ethanol (alcohol) are included in Medifox, which also help with fungus diseases and skin inflammations. These symptoms are often found in people infected. pediculosis.

In addition, castor oil has an unpleasant smell, alcohol is the cause of dehydration of the body lice, and also reduces the adhesiveness of the adhesive, with which nits are attached to the hair. Butyl acetate is added in order to flavor the drug to improve its flavor.

Forms of release

There are several forms of the drug Medifox, which are produced by the Moscow company Fox and Co:

• gel in a tube - used immediately after opening the package;
• Medifox 5% liquid concentrate, used to prepare the solution and the emulsion, is sold in ampoules (2 ml), vials (24 ml) in pharmacies for use at home;
• Medifox-super (concentrate 20%) - the solution is used only in a diluted state, used by employees of special institutions: sanitary epidemiological stations, disinfection services, special receivers, is available in bottles of 0.5-1 l.

Means medifox

Contraindications

Medfox is not recommended to use:

• people with high permethrin sensitivity;
• children up to 1 year old (for emulsion), up to 5 years old (other forms of release);
• women who are pregnant or lactating.

When using the drug Medipox possible discomfort in the form of a burning sensation, tingling of the skin on the head, local rash, itching, swelling of the mucous membranes in the nose or throat, are also likely allergic manifestations.

Important!

To avoid an allergic reaction, you should check the sensitivity before using the product, causing a drop of the drug to the skin behind the ear for a few minutes. If redness has occurred, then it is better not to use Medfoks.

How to apply - instruction

The medfox for lice and nits is used to kill several types of parasites: pubic (ploshchits) and head. The method of application varies and depends on the form of release:

1. The gel must be applied to the skin in areas where lice have settled, after 30 minutes it is washed off.
2. Before use, the concentrate should be diluted with water in the following ratio: 1 bottle (24 ml) per 300 ml of water. The resulting solution swab is applied to the hair along the entire length and on the skin, rubbed. After 20-30 minutes, the substance should be washed off with plenty of water using soap or regular shampoo.
3. Immediately after treatment, wet hair must be carefully comb out from nitsbetter using special comb lice, trying to remove in this way all the parasites. Combing should be done over a white towel to collect paralyzed insects and then throw them away.

Combing lice and nits

Important!

Medipox has almost no effect on nits, from which lice larvae can hatch in a few days. Therefore, it may be necessary to re-process. The second procedure should be carried out in a week to kill the young hatched individuals.

Use for prevention

The drug is used for lice preventionas well as for handling things and rooms for lice. To do this, soak underwear and clothes with a solution with Medifox-super to scare off parasites.

To prepare a mixture for soaking or disinfection, 4.5 liters of 0.2% emulsion is mixed for each kg of dry laundry. Things need to be placed in a large container, close the lid and soak for 15-20 minutes. Then the room should be ventilated to let the smell evaporate.

Thoroughly rinse, press and dry things in a sufficiently ventilated place. Heat treated linen is not recommended. Use clothes for 10 days, store in plastic bags for up to 3 weeks.

Irrigation is carried out from sprays, processing things and surfaces from several sides before moistening. Particular attention should be paid to the seams, folds and collars. After which the day clothes dried in a ventilated place. You can use 2-4 weeks.

In cases of an epidemic of pediculosis or scabies, things are treated with an emulsion of 1% Medifox-super. Lingerie that is treated with this tool can be worn for 10 days with a break of a week, as it can cause allergies and irritation of the skin. Processed clothing should not be worn on people who have wounds on their skin.

Means Medifox plus

Security measures

When working with Medifox-super to handle a large number of things, you should observe the following security measures:

• Starting from the period of preparation of the working solution, you can not drink, eat, smoke.
• When processing the head and hair, hands must be protected with rubber gloves.
• When soaking and treating rooms, be sure to wear protective clothing, a respirator and safety glasses.
• Before work should ensure the absence of children, animals, fish. Remove the dishes, food, medicine.
• During the procedure, open all windows and vents or do everything outdoors;
• At the end, the room must be thoroughly ventilated, and you should wash your face and hands in soapy water, rinse your mouth with soda water.

Also, when applying the substance to the hair, it is necessary to prevent the solution from getting into the eyes and mouth, therefore, they make a tourniquet or bandage of cotton fabric (scarves or towels) and tie around the hair part of the head.

Important!

When removing pubic lice in the vagina and anus, it is necessary to insert protective tampons so that the substance does not fall on mucous surfaces.

Price of the drug, analogues

The price of MediFox on average in online pharmacies is 330-350 rubles. (gel) and 350-400 rubles. (vials of 24 ml). In different outlets, the cost may vary slightly.

Similar remedies for lice:

• vapor spray Plus (France);
  
  

  Analogs of MediFox
• Nittifor;
• Pedilin shampoo;
• Nuda spray and Pedikulen-ultra.

Reviews Medifox from lice

I faced this problem when my daughter returned from the camp. First tried another tool, but it did not help. I watched the entire Internet with reviews of lice products and decided to buy Medifox, because it is used to combat parasites in special detention facilities. So it must be killer and not very expensive. I went to the pharmacy and found out how much Medifox costs. It turned out that the price depends on the packaging. I decided that a bottle of 24 ml, which cost 300 rubles, would be enough for a child.

Baby lice appeared after visiting the garden. At home she processed her daughter, diluting 4 ml per 100 ml of water, as she has long hair. They worked their whole head and wrapped it up for 40 minutes with a package, as stated in the instructions. However, it must be said that it is necessary to carry out the treatment in a ventilated room, since my daughter felt bad when we started doing this in the bathroom, where there is no normal ventilation.

From the first time all the lice died, but a week later it was discovered that the younger generation had gotten out of nits. Treatment Medifoxom had to be repeated, and then it was completely possible get rid of lice. True, a lot of time was spent on combing the remaining dead nits.

Valentine, Perm

Medifyx both her children who brought lice from kindergarten. The older courageous sat out for 20 minutes, while the younger one had allergies and itching, I had to rinse off immediately.As a result, the lice disappeared from the son, the drug acted. But my daughter had to look for a more delicate remedy.

Anna, Krasnoyarsk