Elimite
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Medication Information
Elimite kills parasites
and their eggs. It is used to treat scabies (a skin
infestation) and lice infestations of the head, body,
and pubic area ('crabs'). Elimite does not prevent these
infestations.
How should Elimite be used?
Elimite comes in a
cream and liquid (cream rinse) to use externally.
Usually, one application of Elimite completely
eliminates the parasites. However, the treatment may
need to be repeated after 1 week; call your doctor if
signs of infestation (live parasites) reappear. Follow
the directions on the package or on your prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to
explain any part you do not understand. Use Elimite
exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or
use it more often than directed by your doctor.
Wear rubber gloves when applying it if you have open
cuts or scratches on your hands. If Elimite accidentally
gets in your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with water for
at least 5 minutes.
If you are to use the liquid, follow these
steps:
Shampoo your hair using your regular shampoo.
Thoroughly rinse and towel dry your hair and scalp.
Allow your hair to air dry for a few minutes.
Do
not stand (or sit) in a shower or bathtub; lean over a
sink to apply Elimite to your head.
Shake the bottle
of liquid well.
Thoroughly wet the hair and scalp
with the liquid. Cover the areas behind your ears and
the back of your neck.
Keep Elimite on your hair for
10 minutes before rinsing it off thoroughly with water.
Dry your hair with a clean towel.
Comb your hair
with a fine tooth comb to remove nits (lice eggs and
larvae).
Wash your hands to remove the medication.
If you are to use the cream, follow these steps:
Wash your entire body or take a shower.
Thoroughly massage the cream into your skin over
your entire body, from your head to your toes.
Leave
the cream on for 8-14 hours.
Wash the cream off
after 8-14 hours by taking another shower.
If you
have head lice, wash combs and brushes with Elimite
liquid and rinse them thoroughly with water to remove
the drug.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before
using Elimite,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic
to Elimite or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and
pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, including vitamins.
tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or are breast-feeding.
If you are pregnant, wear gloves when applying Elimite
to another person to prevent its absorption through your
skin.
What side effects can Elimite cause?
Although
side effects from Elimite are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
skin irritation
rash
redness
swelling
What storage conditions are
needed for Elimite?
Keep Elimite in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it
at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any
medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to
your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your
medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all
appointments with your doctor. Elimite is for external
use only. Do not let Elimite get into your eyes, nose,
or mouth, and do not swallow it. Do not apply dressings,
bandages, cosmetics, lotions, or other skin medications
to the area being treated unless your doctor tells you.
After using Elimite, machine-wash (or dry clean) all
clothing, bed linen, and towels that you have used in
the last 2 days. Use hot water. Dry everything in a hot
dryer for at least 20 minutes. Thoroughly clean all
bathtubs, showers, and toilets in your home with rubbing
alcohol.
You may have transmitted the parasites to family
members and close contacts (including sexual contacts);
advise them to see a doctor if they develop symptoms of
infestation.
If you have scabies and your skin has become
sensitive to the parasite, itching may persist for
several weeks after the treatment. However, this itching
does not mean that the treatment was a failure. Call
your doctor if you have questions.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about Elimite.
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