What is Nix Creme Rinse: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Nix Creme Rinse

• Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Flush your eyes with lots of water if any medicine gets in your eyes.

• For skin: Thoroughly rub the cream into your skin from your head to the soles of your feet. Leave the cream on for 8 to 14 hours. Then wash it off using a generous amount of soap and water.

• Tell your doctor if you see any lice 7 days or more after your first treatment. You may need a second treatment.

• For hair: Before you use permethrin, first shampoo and rinse your hair. Do not use conditioner. Towel dry your hair. Protect your eyes with a washcloth or towel. Shake the lotion well before you use it. Apply the lotion generously to damp hair, covering all areas of your scalp. Leave permethrin on your scalp for 10 minutes. Rinse your hair and scalp with warm water. Towel dry and then comb your hair.

• Tell your doctor if you see any lice 7 days or more after your first treatment. You may need a second treatment.

• Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

• For skin: Thoroughly rub the cream into your skin from your head to the soles of your feet. Leave the cream on for 8 to 14 hours. Then wash it off using a generous amount of soap and water.

• For hair: Before you use permethrin, first shampoo and rinse your hair. Do not use conditioner. Towel dry your hair. Protect your eyes with a washcloth or towel. Shake the lotion well before you use it. Apply the lotion generously to damp hair, covering all areas of your scalp. Leave permethrin on your scalp for 10 minutes. Rinse your hair and scalp with warm water. Towel dry and then comb your hair.

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Flush your eyes with lots of water if any medicine gets in your eyes.

What to do if you miss a dose of Nix Creme Rinse

Nix Creme Rinse contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to permethrin.

Nix Creme Rinse warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to ragweed.

• Do not use this medicine on an infant younger than 2 months of age.

• Do not use this medicine on your eyebrows or eyelashes. Contact your doctor instead.

• Check all members of your household, because lice are easily spread from one person to another.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Nix Creme Rinse interactions

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to ragweed.

• Do not use this medicine on an infant younger than 2 months of age.

• Do not use this medicine on your eyebrows or eyelashes. Contact your doctor instead.

• Check all members of your household, because lice are easily spread from one person to another.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.