Kwellada-P Crème Rinse, 50 mL

Kills Head Lice and Nits on Contact

Permethrin 1% belongs to a group of medications called synthetic pyrethroids, which are insecticides. Permethrin 1% works by paralyzing lice, killing them and their nits (eggs). This product works to get rid of lice infestation. Scalp itching may continue for up to 2 weeks after treatment.

This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.

Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are using this medication, speak to your doctor.

Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use this medication if their doctor or pharmacist has not recommended it.