Abametapir Topical Dosage
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Lice
Apply an amount sufficient to thoroughly coat hair and scalp to dry hair (up to one full bottle) and massage into scalp and throughout hair; leave on for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water
Comments:
- Treatment involves a single application.
- Use in context of overall lice management: wash or dry clean all recently worn clothing, hats, bedding, and towels; wash personal care items (e.g. combs, brushes, hair clips) in hot water; use a fine-tooth or nit comb to remove dead lice and nits.
Use: Topical treatment of head lice infestation
Usual Pediatric Dose for Lice
6 months and older: Apply an amount sufficient to thoroughly coat hair and scalp to dry hair (up to one full bottle) and massage into scalp and throughout hair; leave on for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water
Comments:
- Treatment involves a single application.
- Use in context of overall lice management: wash or dry clean all recently worn clothing, hats, bedding, and towels; wash personal care items (e.g. combs, brushes, hair clips) in hot water; use a fine-tooth or nit comb to remove dead lice and nits.
Use: Topical treatment of head lice infestation
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 months; this drug is not recommended for use in these patients.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- For topical use only.
- Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
- Shake well before use.
- Wash hands after application.
- Avoid contact with eyes.
- Hair may be shampooed any time after treatment.
- Discard unused product; do not flush contents down sink or toilet.
Storage requirements:
- Store upright at room temperature.
- Do not refrigerate or freeze.
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