Dimethicone topical

Indications

Dimethicone topical 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