FDA Label for Rid Lice Treatment Complete Kit

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Rid Lice Treatment Complete Kit Product Label

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Active Ingredients



Piperonyl butoxide 4%

Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33% pyrethrins)


Purpose



Lice treatment


Uses



treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice


Warnings



For external use only


Do Not Use



  • near the eyes
  • inside nose, mouth, or vagina
  • on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas.
  • If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Are



allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic attack.


When Using This Product



  • keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel
  • if product gets into eyes, flush with water right away
  • scalp itching or redness may occur

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • breathing difficulty occurs
  • eye irritation occurs
  • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Directions



Shake well before using

  • Important: Read warnings before use
  • Adults and children 2 years and over:

    Inspect

    • check each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice/nits (eggs)
    • look for tiny nits near scalp, beginning at back of neck and behind ears
    • examine small sections of hair at a time
    • unlike dandruff which moves when touched, nits stick to the hair
    • if either lice or nits are found, treat with this product
    • Treat

      • apply thoroughly to DRY HAIR or other affected area. For head lice, first apply behind ears and to back of neck.
      • allow product to remain for 10 minutes, but no longer
      • use warm water to form a lather, shampoo, then thoroughly rinse
      • for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles
      • Remove lice and their eggs (nits)

        • use a fine-tooth or special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining nits by hand (using a throw-away glove).
        • hair should remain slightly damp while removing nits
        • if hair dries during combing, dampen slightly with water
        • for head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of the head. Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours.
        • lift a 1- to 2-inch wide strand of hair. Place comb as close to scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from scalp.
        • pin back each strand of hair after combing
        • clean comb often. Wipe nits away with tissue and discard in a plastic bag. Seal bag and discard to prevent lice from coming back.
        • after combing, thoroughly recheck for lice/nits. Repeat combing if necessary.
        • check daily for any lice/nits that you missed
        • a second treatment must be done in 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice
        • if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments
        • Children under 2 years: ask a doctor


Other Information



  • keep carton for important product information
  • see Consumer Information Insert for additional information
  • avoid excessive heat

Inactive Ingredients



ammonium laureth sulfate, dehydrated alcohol, fragrance, isopropyl alcohol, PEG-25 hydrogenated castor oil, polyquaternium-10, purified water


Questions Or Comments?



1-800-RID-LICE
(1-800-743-5423)


Principal Display Panel



STOP LICE

LICE TREATMENT
COMPLETE KIT
LICE TREATMENT

Easy-to-Follow 3-Step Process—
Instructions Inside

① TREAT
② REMOVE
③ CONTROL

RID
SUPPORT

CALL AN EXPERT
1-800-RID-LICE

HOW-TO VIDEOS

TRATAMIENTO DE PIOJOS—KIT COMPLETO
Se incluyen instrucciones en español

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
See Back Panel for Additional Precautions

SHAMPOO NET WT. 4 FL OZ (118 mL)
COMB-OUT SPRAY NET WT. 2 FL OZ (59 mL)
RID® HOME LICE, BEDBUG & DUST MITE SPRAY
NET WT. 3 OZ (85.1 g)
1 PATENTED RID® LICE COMB

RID® provides everything you
need to treat lice in your family
and in your home.

Step 1  TREAT

  • Apply RID® Lice Killing Shampoo according to label directions. 
  • Repeat this step 7 to 10 days later to kill any newly hatched lice.
  • Step 2   REMOVE

    • After Step 1, apply a small amount of RID® Lice & Egg Comb-Out Spray and use a wide-tooth comb to remove any tangles. 
    • Comb out the eggs and nits in the hair with RID® Lice comb (included), using additional spray to remove tangles if needed.
    • Step 3   CONTROL

      • Use RID® Home Lice, Bedbug & Dust Mite Spray to kill lice and their eggs on mattresses, furniture, car interiors, and other non-washable items.
      • IMPORTANT: Read detailed directions
        inside before using.

        This kit contains 4 products (Lice Killing Shampoo, Lice & Egg Comb-Out
        Spray, Lice Comb and RID® Home Lice, Bedbug & Dust Mite Spray to
        treat lice in your family and home. The 4oz. bottle of shampoo and
        2oz bottle of comb-out spray should be enough product to treat one
        person one time.
        However, the amount of shampoo needed will vary
        by hair length and you may need additional shampoo for the second
        treatment 7 to 10 days later. See below for guidelines.

        Lice Killing Shampoo

        Hair LengthApproximate Amount For
        1 Adult/Child:
        Short
        (ear length
        or shorter)
        First Application:      1 oz - 2 oz
        Second Application: 1 oz - 2 oz
        Total:                        2 oz - 4 oz
        Medium
        (shoulder
        length)
        First Application:      2 oz - 3 oz
        Second Application: 2 oz - 3 oz
        Total:                        4 oz - 6 oz
        Long
        (past shoulder
        length)
        First Application:      3 oz - 4 oz
        Second Application: 3 oz - 4 oz
        Total:                        6 oz - 8 oz

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