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Benzyl benzoate for lice and nits

One way or another, with head lice almost every person has encountered in his life. In the last century, lice were bred using dust soapinfusion of wormwood and even kerosene and Dichlorvos. Today there is a huge selection of anti-pediculary medicines of various forms of release. One of them is benzyl benzoate from lice. The varieties of this tool will be discussed in this article.

Features

Benzyl benzoate is a time-tested antiparasitic drug known to many since Soviet times. Previously, it was included in the list of vital and necessary medicines and was very often used in medical institutions. Benzyl benzoate has an anti-pedicular and anti-scratch effect, which makes it possible to get rid of skin parasites during its use within 3-6 hours.

The drug is available in two variations: in the form of an emulsion and ointment. The basis of the funds includes phenyl methyl ether benzoic acid. As additional components, the composition of the emulsion includes: purified aqueous base, wax, citric and stearic acid, as well as laundry soap. In addition to benzyl benzoate, the ointment also includes an aqueous emulsion. The active substance, penetrating the body of parasites through the chitinous shell, has an effect on the nervous system, the consequence of which is their inevitable death.

Means of benzyl benzoate
Means of benzyl benzoate

Rules for the use of ointment

Ointment for lice Benzyl benzoate is used externally for pediculosis treatmentcaused by the appearance of head lice or pubic lice.

  1. The ointment is applied to the hair with an even layer, and also carefully rubbed into the skin. After that, a cotton scarf is put on the head.
  2. After half an hour, the product is washed off with warm water with the addition of vinegar.
  3. Hair is washed with shampoo, which is used in daily water procedures.
  4. To remove dead parasites use lice comb with small teeth.
  5. With pediculosis caused by pubic lice, benzyl benzoate is rubbed into the skin of the pubis, abdomen, inguinal zone, and also from the inside of the thighs.
  6. After 30 minutes, you can take a warm shower with soap.
  7. Due to the fact that the ointment affects only adults, it is necessary to re-treat the hair.

On a note!

The effect of pubic lice can be observed in a day. In the absence of such a procedure must be repeated.

To get rid of lice in childrenwho have not yet reached the age of five, use an emulsion. For its preparation, the ointment is dissolved in water in a ratio of 1: 1 and used as intended 2 times a day.

How to apply emulsion

Benzyl benzoate emulsion
Benzyl benzoate emulsion

The benzyl benzoate emulsion is also used to treat head lice. Before starting the procedure, you should carefully read the manual. Instructions for use Benzyl benzoate for lice is available on each package of the product.

  1. According to the description, the bottle with the liquid must be shaken thoroughly. The emulsion with a cotton swab is applied to the hair, after which it is rubbed into the skin with massage movements. The expense for one procedure is 25 g.
  2. The head is covered with a scarf and left in this state for 30 minutes.
  3. After this time, the head is washed with running water.
  4. Comb nits from hair will help vinegar solution, in which the previously used scarf is soaked, then it is tied on the head for several minutes.
  5. At the end of the processing process, the head is washed with shampoo and combed out with a special comb.
  6. The result is obvious in a day. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
  7. To get rid of pubic lice, an emulsion of benzyl benzoate from lice and nits processes the hairline in the lower body.
  8. Wash off the product with soap after 10 minutes.

To whom the drug is contraindicated

Experts do not recommend the use of lice and nits benzyl benzoate in the following cases:

  • pregnant and lactating women;
  • children under the age of three;
  • people with diseases and skin lesions.
Not recommended for use by pregnant women and children.
Not recommended for use by pregnant women and children.

Important!

The presence of a burning sensation, dryness, sensation of itching or the appearance of an allergic reaction is evidence of side effects. The procedure should be stopped immediately, since using benzyl benzoate in such cases is unsafe.

You can buy benzyl benzoate from lice and nits at pharmacy kiosks or online. The price of ointment varies within 30 rubles, the emulsion costs about 130-140 rubles. Reviews about benzyl benzoate from lice, left by many consumers, indicate the effectiveness of the drug.

Reviews

The son went with his class to sports competitions, from where he brought not only a lot of emotions and impressions, but also a gift in the form lice. The benzyl benzoate emulsion helped us out. She treated her head with her son, according to the instructions. The effect was obvious after the first treatment. It is not very convenient that you have to choose nits yourself. Indeed, otherwise, new offspring may appear. However, with careful implementation of this procedure, the result will not be long in coming. I recommend the drug is very good and very inexpensive.

Anna, Volgograd

Benzyl benzoate cream had to be used more than once, since I have three children. Easy to use, great effect and low cost. The lack of exposure to eggs of parasites is the only drawback of this drug. When applied for the first time, they did not pay much attention to this nuance. And after 5-7 days, the daughter’s head was again strewn with lice. Now, as a fixation, I will definitely do the reprocessing to finally get rid of lice. So far, the remedy has failed.

Eugene, Anapa

I am ashamed to admit, but at the age of 30 I was faced with head lice. Where did lice come from?I still can’t understand. I think that this happened during a trip in a minibus. There was a very strong crush, and apparently someone standing nearby became the source of my problems. The pharmacy offered me a lot of different drugs for licebut I was attracted by the cost and reviews of the benzyl benzoate emulsion. I bought it, came home, did 2 treatments and forgot about lice, like a nightmare. I advise a very effective drug.

Elena, Donetsk

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