Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
topical stick
- 1% (Herpecin L)
- Also contains sunscreen (ie, meradimate 5%, octinoxate 7.5%, octisalate 5%, oxybenzone 6%)
topical lotion
- 1.2%
- 1.3%
- 4%
topical cream
- 1.3%
- 2.5%
topical powder-gel
- 1.2%
Dry Skin
Apply cream/lotion topically to affected area(s) prn
Lip Irritation
Herpecin L helps prevent sunburn on lips, relieves dry/chapped lips, and helps treat and relieve cold sores/fever blisters
Herpecin L: Apply liberally to affected area on lips at first sign of cold sore and 15 minutes before sun exposure; rub in gently
May reapply as often as needed and at least q2hr
Head Lice
Use 4% lotion
Apply lotion to dry hair, using enough lotion to completely moisten the hair and scalp
Comb the hair using an ordinary comb to make sure lotion is applied on hair evenly
Allow lotion to dry naturally
After 8 hours wait, wash the hair with regular shampoo
Not necessary to cover hair with a wrap
May use a fine-tooth head lice comb to remove remaining eggs after treatment and dead lice not washed out; step is not essential
Repeat in 7 days
Dosage Forms & Strengths
topical stick
- 1% (Herpecin L)
- Also contains sunscreen (ie, meradimate 5%, octinoxate 7.5%, octisalate 5%, oxybenzone 6%)
topical lotion
- 1.2%
- 1.3%
topical cream
- 1.3%
- 2.5%
topical powder-gel
- 1.2%
Dry Skin
Lotion (all ages): Apply topically to affected area(s) prn
Cream (age >2 years): Apply topically to affected area(s) prn
Lip Irritation
Herpecin L helps prevent sunburn on lips, relieves dry/chapped lips, and helps treat and relieve cold sores/fever blisters
Herpecin L (>12 years): Apply liberally to affected area on lips at first sign of cold sore and 15 minutes before sun exposure; rub in gently
May reapply as often as needed and at least q2hr
Head Lice
Use 4% lotion
Apply lotion to dry hair, using enough lotion to completely moisten the hair and scalp
Comb the hair using an ordinary comb to make sure lotion is applied on hair evenly
Allow lotion to dry naturally
After 8 hours wait, wash the hair with regular shampoo
Not necessary to cover hair with a wrap
May use a fine-tooth head lice comb to remove remaining eggs after treatment and dead lice not washed out; step is not essential
Repeat in 7 days
Adverse Effects
1-10%
4% solution
- Itching or irritation of scalp or neck
<1%
4% Solution
- Eye irriitation
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
For external use only
Keep out of eyes
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A
Lactation: Safe during human breast milk
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Skin protectant; provides barrier against irritants and helps maintain moisture
For the treatment of lice, product eradicates adult and nymph lice via suffocation and disruption of water homeostasis; highly unlikely that lice will develop resistance
Images
| BRAND | FORM. | UNIT PRICE | PILL IMAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraguard-D topical - | 12.5 % cream |  | |
| Remedy Cleansing Body topical - | 1.5 % liquid |  | |
| Baza Cleanse and Protect topical - | 2 % liquid |  | |
| Remedy Skin Repair topical - | 1.5 % cream |  |
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