Permethrin topical for Head Lice User Reviews
Brand names: Elimite, Nix, Nix Lice Control, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces, Acticin Lice Bedding Spray
Permethrin topical has an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of Head Lice. 0% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 83% reported a negative experience.
- Tammy
- March 18, 2023
"$20.00 - $30.00 a bottle x 13 bottles and it does not work. I followed directions and also made sure everything was cleaned - clothes pillows towels etc. My hair was middle of back length. After two months of fighting, I still have lice. The greasy mess got in my eye too and I was almost blinded. I couldn't open my swollen eye for two weeks, then everything was blurry and it's not 100% yet. The doctor told me I was very lucky. I also bought the electric comb and it doesn't work either."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 27, 2015
Nix Complete Lice Treatment System (permethrin) "Does NOT work. Tried it several times. Don't waste your money."
Frequently asked questions
- Can you use Nix (permethrin) lice shampoo on your body as a lotion to kill scabies?
- How do you treat head lice on children?
- oNziTos...
- January 14, 2015
Nix Complete Lice Treatment System (permethrin) "My toddler had lice, Dr's swore by this medication. However it did not work at all. "
- Ebc
- July 21, 2017
"Just used and praying it actually works"
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- BornNky
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 28, 2015
Nix Complete Lice Treatment System (permethrin) "No it does not work any more! It stuns them for about 20. - 30 minutes then they crawl off again!"
- Tmdrake
- July 9, 2021
"I left the product on for two hours doesn't work, waste of time!"
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"Permethrin 5% cream is what the doctor ordered for my 2 year old when I specifically asked for something that would kill the lice and eggs. I left it on my daughters head for an HOUR like ordered then rinsed it. I was looking through her hair after. I found 2 bugs so I put them on a toilet paper. Not even 3 seconds later, they were crawling SUPER fast off the toilet paper! Permethrin did NOTHING to them at all. Didn't slow them down one bit. I suggest buying Nix Ultra. Its dimethicone and kills them in 10 minutes."