Title:

Thornton & Ross Launch Hedrin 4% Lotion (dimethicone) for Head Lice

Date:

20th January 2006

Author:

Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

 

Source – Druginfozone - Thornton & Ross has launched Hedrin, a cutaneous solution containing 4% dimeticone w/w, for the eradication of head lice infestations in adults and children over 6 months. The product is available over-the-counter, and comes in bottles of 50 and 150 mL. The manufacturer claims that this is the first non-pesticide based head lice medicine.

For more information go to: http://www.thorntonross.com/hedrin/

Prepared by Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

Date of Preparation: 20th January 2006