Medifox gel, 50 g

Pharmgroup: ectoparasitic killing agent.

Pharmacological action: Antiparasitic agent, has antipediculosis, insecticidal action. It disrupts permeability of Na+-channels of insects’ nerve cells membranes, inhibits the process of polarization (repolarization) of the nerve cell, which leads to paralyzing effect.

Effective against nits, larvae and mature individuals of head and head lice, fleas, mites (including scabies) and other ectoparasites of the arthropod family.

With single treatment of the surfaces infected with pediculosis the action lasts from 2-3 to 6 weeks (depending on the dosage form used). It is effective after a single treatment.

It is mildly toxic for humans and upon application to the skin in the recommended doses and concentrations it does not have any skin-resorptive, locally irritating and sensitizing effect.

Pharmacokinetics: After cutaneous application absorption is about 2%.
A portion of the drug entering the systemic bloodstream is quickly hydrolyzed by esterases to inactive metabolites.
Excreted by the kidneys (as metabolites).

Indications

For external use. Destruction of head and pubic lice and their eggs (nits) in adults and children.

Special instructions

Avoid getting the gel on the mucous membrane of the eyes, nasal passages and mouth, as well as on the mucous membrane of the genital organs. If the drug gets on the mucous membranes, they should be washed with running water.

Composition

1% permethrin, gelling agent, functional additives.

Contraindications

It is not recommended to treat children under five years of age, pregnant and lactating women. For various skin diseases or allergies to medical and cosmetic products, handle with caution.

Side Effects

In some cases, a burning sensation may occur in the areas where the drug is applied, which goes away on its own after a few minutes.

Action

Antiparasitic agent. Effective in the fight against head and pubic lice, as well as nits and larvae. Low toxicity for warm-blooded animals and humans. When applied to the skin, it does not have a skin-resorptive, locally irritating or sensitizing effect.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light, out of reach of children, separate from food products at a temperature of 5°C to 30°C.

Shelf life

2 years.

Manufacturer

Fox and Co., Russia