A second application is recommended 10 days after the first to kill any lice hatched from eggs that were not killed in the first application. If live lice are detected by inspection 24 to 48 hours after the initial treatment, resistance to the product should be suspected. In such cases, immediate treatment with a different pediculicide is recommended. This should be followed by a second treatment 7 days later. Family members, school friends and children in the same daycare as patients should be examined and treated if infested.
Children can return to their usual activities and school or daycare after the first treatment.
Families may wish to wash hats and other headgear, pillow cases and towels in hot water. Combs and brushes can be soaked in hot water for 10 minutes or washed with a pediculicide. Pediculicides are harmful if used improperly and must be safely stored out of the reach of child. It may be reproduced without permission.