Polysilane Gel 15% Suspension
Dimethicone topical
150mg/g
Sanofi-Clin Midy-Labaz
| Pack size | 170g |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | P |
| Source | FRANCE |
| Agent | CITY MEDICAL STORE |
| Retail Price | 8.50 AED |
Available as:
Indications
Polysilane Gel 15% Suspension is used for:
Dry Skin
Adult Dose
Dry Skin
Apply cream/lotion topically to affected area(s) prn
Lip Irritation
Herpecin L helps prevent sunburn on lips, relieves dry/chapped lips, and helps treat and relieve cold sores/fever blisters
Herpecin L: Apply liberally to affected area on lips at first sign of cold sore and 15 minutes before sun exposure; rub in gently
May reapply as often as needed and at least q2hr
Head Lice
Use 4% lotion
Apply lotion to dry hair, using enough lotion to completely moisten the hair and scalp
Comb the hair using an ordinary comb to make sure lotion is applied on hair evenly
Allow lotion to dry naturally
After 8 hours wait, wash the hair with regular shampoo
Not necessary to cover hair with a wrap
May use a fine-tooth head lice comb to remove remaining eggs after treatment and dead lice not washed out; step is not essential
Repeat in 7 days
Child Dose
Dry Skin
Lotion (all ages): Apply topically to affected area(s) prn
Cream (age >2 years): Apply topically to affected area(s) prn
Lip Irritation
Herpecin L helps prevent sunburn on lips, relieves dry/chapped lips, and helps treat and relieve cold sores/fever blisters
Herpecin L (>12 years): Apply liberally to affected area on lips at first sign of cold sore and 15 minutes before sun exposure; rub in gently
May reapply as often as needed and at least q2hr
Head Lice
Use 4% lotion
Apply lotion to dry hair, using enough lotion to completely moisten the hair and scalp
Comb the hair using an ordinary comb to make sure lotion is applied on hair evenly
Allow lotion to dry naturally
After 8 hours wait, wash the hair with regular shampoo
Not necessary to cover hair with a wrap
May use a fine-tooth head lice comb to remove remaining eggs after treatment and dead lice not washed out; step is not essential
Repeat in 7 days
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
For external use only
Keep out of eyes
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A
Lactation: Safe during human breast milk
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Dimethicone topical :
1-10%
4% solution
Itching or irritation of scalp or neck
<1%
4% Solution
Eye irriitation
Mechanism of Action
Skin protectant; provides barrier against irritants and helps maintain moisture
For the treatment of lice, product eradicates adult and nymph lice via suffocation and disruption of water homeostasis; highly unlikely that lice will develop resistance
Note
Polysilane Gel 15% 150mg/g Suspension manufactured by Sanofi-Clin Midy-Labaz. Its generic name is Dimethicone topical. Polysilane Gel 15% is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Polysilane Gel 15% Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.