Unfortunately, any of us can become infected with lice, because it affects children and adults equally. The opinion that only children are infected with it is erroneous. Now in the pharmacy you can easily purchase a large number of drugs aimed at combating nits and lice in adults and children. Everything depends on financial capabilities.
Among a large number of drugs, the drug for lice, Paranit, stands out. Manufacturers: MEDGENIX BENELUX nv (Belgium), Omega Pharma, Co-sold NV (Russia). The medicine does not contain hazardous chemicals, and the absence of insecticides prevents the development of resistance in the pediculosis pathogen. Numerous studies have proven the high effectiveness of the drug when affecting both mature lice and immature forms of insects.
Release form and composition of Paranit
“Paranite” is produced in the form of shampoo, lotion, spray, repellent, shampoo-conditioner, and under the name “Sensitive”. Depending on the form of production, the chemical composition may differ. The main active ingredients of each release form are listed below.
- Paranit shampoo: clearol (white mineral oil), foaming component, perfume composition;
- Lotion Paranit: dimethicone, isopar (mineral oil);
- Spray Paranit: isopar in combination with dimethicone;
- Repellent Paranit: essential oils, repellent IR3535, denatured ethyl alcohol;
- Shampoo-conditioner Paranit: clearol, oil extracts of anise, coconut and ylang-ylang plant;
- Paranitis Sensitive: oxyphthyrin and dimethicone.
The mechanism of action of all drugs comes down to the peculiarities of the influence of oils on the causative agent of head lice. They disrupt the functioning of the respiratory system of both mature parasites and immature individuals, which leads to the rapid death of insects and cures the disease with great efficiency. That is why, unlike a number of other medicines, lice cannot develop resistance to the active components of the drug.
Overview of drug types
The drug is available in different forms: shampoo, spray, lotion and Sensitive. Each option differs in composition and characteristics:
Shampoo
Contains Clearol mineral oil, which contains natural oils: ylang-ylang, coconut, anise. Concentration in the total volume of the product is 69%. In addition, foaming agents (30%) and aromatic fragrances (1%) are added to obtain the desired structure.
Sensitive
The main active ingredient is dimethicone. The composition includes its synergists, which enhance the effects of the active compound. The liquid is opaque, white. Unlike shampoo, this product is characterized by a weak, but not very pleasant smell.
Spray
Contains mineral oil at a concentration of 96% and dimethicone 4%. The structure of the substance is oily.
Lotion
Lotion Paranit: anise oil 96%, dimethicone 4%. This is a clear liquid, ready for use.
If using shampoo you can destroy parasites, Paranit repellent spray is protection against lice without the need to treat the skin. The substance is sprayed onto the hair once a day. This is enough to repel insects upon contact with an infected person.
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Indications for use
Medicines are used with high effectiveness to treat head lice caused by adult parasites, their immature forms or nits.
The product, in the form of shampoo, lotion, conditioner, spray and repellent, can be used to control lice in adults and children from the age of three.
Paranit Sensitive can be used to treat head lice by adults, including pregnant and lactating women; safe for treating children over 1 year of age.
It is important to know that all forms of the drug “Paranit” are intended exclusively for external use!
Can animals be treated with Paranit?
Can Paranit lice repellents be used for pets - cats and dogs? This question is sometimes asked on forums. No, Paranit cannot be applied to pet fur. There are several reasons for this:
- pets do not have lice, they live in human hair;
- A special anti-flea shampoo will help you get rid of fleas as effectively as possible;
- you risk irritating your pet’s skin, because the product is intended for people;
- the oily base is very difficult to wash off, so think about whether your pet can withstand further abuse expressed in attempts to get rid of the “oily” fur.
Application
Paranit, shampoo (reviews of this medication confirm its excellent therapeutic properties) is used to treat head lice in adults and children.
Instructions for using this drug are as follows:
- It is necessary to conduct a control examination of the scalp before starting to use Paranit shampoo. To do this, the patient sits near a window or under the light of a lamp, then the infected area of the body is sanitized to confirm lice.
- After lice activity and the presence of nits are detected, 20 to 50 ml of shampoo is applied to dry hair, and then the drug is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the head. In this case, it is necessary to perform massaging movements. If necessary, an additional amount of the drug is distributed to the back of the head and hair located behind the ears. The largest number of blood-sucking parasites are localized in these areas of the head.
- Tie a scarf or piece of thick fabric on top of the treated hair to enhance the therapeutic properties of the drug Paranit. Then you need to wait 10 minutes to ensure the full implementation of the antiparasitic activity of the constituent substances of the drug.
- After this, you should wet dry hair treated with an anti-pediculosis agent.
- Perform massaging movements with your fingers until a thick foam forms, and then rinse the drug from the surface of the scalp. To do this, you need to use a stream of warm water.
- Dry wet hair with a clean and dry towel, putting it aside immediately after completing the treatment procedure.
- Then you need to carefully examine all strands of hair, combing them from root to tip using the comb that comes with this medication. During the control check for the death of parasites, you should periodically clean the comb teeth using cotton swabs. These actions will help to promptly remove from the comb those lice that accidentally survived after anti-pediculosis treatment.
- Upon completion of the process of combing out parasites and their nits, you are allowed to wash your hair, but only using regular shampoo.
In order to eliminate the factor of re-infection with lice that accidentally survived after anti-pediculosis treatment, it is recommended to sanitize all things that previously came into contact with the skin of a patient with pediculosis. Clothes and underwear of the infected person must be washed in water at a temperature of at least 60 degrees Celsius.
Then the items are ironed. If most of his time a person with head lice is in a closed community (kindergarten, family, army, neighbors in a dorm room), then it is advisable to carry out preventive treatment of all people who were in direct contact with him.
Otherwise, re-infection and further spread of pediculosis is possible. Repeated antiparasitic treatment of scalp hair is possible after 7 days.
Contraindications and side effects of Paranit
The use of the drug, regardless of the form of release, is contraindicated for persons with intolerance to the constituent components of the drug. Medicine in the form of shampoo, lotion, hair conditioner, spray, repellent is contraindicated for use:
- women during lactation;
- pregnant women;
- children under 3 years old;
- if there is damage to the skin in the treated area.
Paranit "Sensitive" is recommended for use by pregnant or lactating women, as well as children over 1 year of age. No side effects, other than individual allergic reactions to the components of the drug, were identified. Manifestations of an allergic reaction are usually expressed in the form of a burning sensation, redness and itching at the site of application of the drug.
Indications and contraindications
Paranit shampoo is intended for external treatment of the scalp when infested with lice and the presence of eggs and larvae of this insect in the hair.
The drug is contraindicated:
- Women during pregnancy and lactation.
- Individual intolerance.
- Disease or damage to the scalp.
- Children under 3 years of age.
Shampoo
The medicine is produced in bottles with a capacity of two hundred milliliters. It looks like a yellowish or colorless liquid with a pleasant perfume smell. It differs from other drugs in the series in its more affordable price, usual method of application, is easily washed off, and has a pleasant aroma.
In order to achieve the optimal effect, treatment is recommended for all persons infected with pediculosis pathogens, as well as for family members who have not yet become infected. The product is applied to strands of dry hair until each is evenly moisturized. The medicine should be distributed from the roots to the ends of the hair.
For a ten-minute period, the product is kept on the affected areas, and then washed off thoroughly, first foaming well with a small amount of water. Dead insects are carefully removed with a special hair comb included in the package. After this, it is washed well and wiped with clean napkins. In order to remove lice that have not yet hatched from nits (parasite eggs), the hair is re-treated with shampoo after seven days.
Average cost: 950 rubles.
Spray
Before using this drug, a test sample is recommended. For this purpose, apply a small amount of spray to the elbow or wrist and wait for a few minutes. If there is no allergic reaction, the medicine can be safely used.
The spray form allows you to cover large areas in a unit of time, effectively penetrate to the very root of the hair, which is undoubtedly better for long and thick hair, and also significantly saves the drug.
The spray should be applied with gloves. The medicine is distributed over the hair in the direction from the hair roots to the ends, then washed off after fifteen minutes. The hair is then carefully combed, removing dead insects.
To avoid spray contact with the skin of the face, it should be protected with a visor, scarf or cloth bandage. After a week, prevention of relapse of the disease is carried out.
Average cost: 800 rubles.
Instructions for use of Paranit shampoo
Before use, it is recommended to carefully examine everyone who may develop the disease for the presence of vegetative forms of insects. Mature parasites are sometimes difficult to identify, but their eggs and nits are clearly visible in bright light. It is best to check your hair when it is dry. First, they are combed and only then carefully, moving from one strand to another, they are examined. Particular attention is paid to the hair roots in the areas behind the ear and in the crease of the occipital region, as places where parasites are localized in particularly large quantities. Everyone in the family or team who has been diagnosed with lice must be treated with the drug on the same day.
It is recommended to use shampoo only for those who are already infected with pediculosis; the product is not suitable for use for preventive purposes; Paranit repellent is suitable for this.
- First, check your hair for lice and nits with a special comb or comb.
- Apply shampoo to dry hair and distribute it along the entire length of the hair, from roots to ends. For long and thick hair, the best effect is achieved by carefully distributing the product over the entire surface of the hair; do not skimp on the product for this. The bottle has a special spout for easy application to the hair roots.
- Leave for 10 minutes. There is no need to cover your head with a hat.
- After ten minutes from the moment of application, add water to the hair in the amount necessary to form abundant foam.
- Rinse off the product with running water and make sure that there is no shampoo left in your hair.
- The drug may not be washed off the first time, since it contains a high concentration of essential oils. If necessary, wash your hair thoroughly twice with regular shampoo or tar soap.
- After this, comb your still wet hair thoroughly with the comb in the package. In this way, dead insects, their larvae, and nits are collected. If your hair is thick and long, the strands need to be combed separately. Before combing each subsequent strand, you should thoroughly clean the comb with a paper towel, or better yet, pour boiling water over it.
- After a week or a week and a half, re-examine your head for parasites. If they appear again, re-treat. This means that after the first treatment, larvae remained in the hair. There is no need to worry about the effect of shampoo on health. It does not contain toxic components.
- If the source of infection could not be eliminated and there is a possibility of getting pediculosis again, for example, if there is a patient in an educational institution, the drug should be reused. It has been established that the efficiency is not reduced.
Lotion
Due to the presence of dimethicone in the composition, the effectiveness of the drug on immature forms of lice is enhanced. The medicine should be applied to dry hair and rubbed evenly throughout its entire length. After fifteen minutes, the lotion is washed off with soap or shampoo.
Dead insects are carefully combed out with a special hair comb. Prevention of relapse of the disease is mandatory.
Average cost: 350 rubles.
Shampoo-conditioner Paranit “After treatment”
This form is used to effectively rinse off the drug in the form of a spray or lotion from the surface of the hair, since due to high concentrations of oils, they are difficult to remove and can remain on the surface for a long time, leading to undesirable consequences. Makes it easier to comb out lice.
It can also be used for regular hair washing to achieve cosmetic goals. After use, the hair becomes smooth, easier to comb and does not become electrified. Not a remedy against parasites.
Average cost: 300 rubles.
Sensitive
A distinctive feature is the possibility of using this form in situations where other options are contraindicated (pregnancy, breastfeeding, age under three years), the presence of damage to the skin in the areas of action of other types of medicine.
The drug is applied to the hair for eight hours, then washed off. After this, the dead insects are combed out. After seven days after the initial use, Sensitive is reused.
See detailed instructions for use of Paranit Sensitive.
Average cost: 1150 rubles.
Precautions and side effects
- When using Paranit shampoo, you must protect your eyes and mucous tissues from splashes of the drug. Avoid penetration into the body.
- A precautionary measure may be to tie a bandage around your forehead.
- In case of accidental contact , rinse thoroughly with warm water.
- If you are hypersensitive to the components of Paranit, itching and redness of the skin with which the drug has come into contact may occur. To avoid an allergic reaction, a control action should be performed before using the product. To do this, apply a small amount of the substance to a small area of skin, for example, to the wrist area. The waiting time for a reaction is half an hour.
Repellent
It is used as a means of individual prevention of parasites in unfavorable epidemic conditions or in cases of contact with infected head lice. Maintains a protective effect for 24 hours, smells pleasant and does not require rinsing.
The drug should be applied evenly to pre-washed and well-dried hair, dividing it into strands. Treated areas must dry on their own; do not use a hair dryer. There is no need to rinse off the product.
It is important to avoid contact with the face, eyes, respiratory tract or food tract. It is undesirable for children to use repellent independently without adult supervision. Use after the expiration date is prohibited.
Average cost: 600 rubles.
Which “Paranit” for lice should you choose?
The choice of the form of the drug is carried out depending on a number of criteria, the main of which are the age of the patient, pregnancy or lactation in women, the presence of allergic reactions to certain individual components of the drug, hair length and structure. It is also necessary to choose “Paranit” in a convenient form of use and effective in a specific situation. So, in the event of contact of a healthy person with people with head lice, to prevent infection, it is recommended to use a product in the form of a repellent. And if there is a disease, Paranit is used in another form, for example, shampoo or lotion. Subjective preferences for one or another form of release play a significant role in the choice of a drug.
Pros and cons of the product
The complex of drugs Paranit effectively eliminates lice and nits.
It has the following advantages :
- Easy to use;
- Possibility of use for preventive purposes;
- No side effects;
- Quick results.
The disadvantages include the need for re-processing. Paranit does not destroy absolutely all nits. The product in the form of a repellent does not fight insects, but only scares them away.
The shampoo is effective in eliminating lice, but it cannot be used if there are foci of inflammation or damage on the surface of the head.
Paranit lice remedies can effectively combat head lice. It is recommended to use a spray for treating children, as it is considered the most effective. In order for the treatment to bring results, you must follow the instructions and adhere to basic precautions.
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