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Other Lice Products including Homeopathics
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DISCLAIMER: A listing on this product information chart does not mean a product is endorsed by the AHLIRC. Individuals should consult with their Doctor and/or Pharmacist before using any product. Individuals may also wish to patch test a product inside of their arm to determine potential allergic reactions. Product costs may vary.
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| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Active Ingredients | How Ingredients Affect Lice | Cost | # of Treatments | FDA Approval | Warning on Label | Potential Side Effects and/or Adverse Reactions |
| Hair Clean 1-2-3 Lice Remover & Comb | Quantum | No synthetic pesticides. Coconut oil, anise oil, ylang ylang oil, isopropyl alcohol. | Dead immediately after treatment or moribund showing tremor or uncoordinated movements similar to lice treatment with pyrethoids. Effective in 15 minutes. | $16.99 per ounce/4 applications for two individuals | 2; 7-10 days apart | Not applicable | Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and nose. In case of contact, wash well with running water. Keep out of children's reach. | None reported |
| Clear Gel Enzyme Egg Remover & Comb | Care Technologies | Water, enzymes, detergent, sodium benzoate. | According to manufacturer loosens eggs from hair shaft. | $9.99 per treatment | 1-2 treatments; 7-10 days apart | Not applicable | External use only. Non-irritating. Safe for repeated applications. | None listed |
| Klout Complete Head Lice Treatment Kit & Comb | Kiel Pharmaceuticals | Pesticide free - acetic acid, isopropanol, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium laurel sulfate, water. | According to manufacturer removes lice by causing them to release their grip and facilitates combing lice and nits out of hair. | $10.83 per treatment | 2; 7-10 days apart | As medical device (comb only) | Do not ingest, flush out of eyes immediately. | Adverse reactions limited to skin, include burning, itching, pruritis. |
| Lice Guard | Medisense | CI-1 a non-toxic patented and proprietary lice repellent fragrance. | According to manufacturer provides strong repellent effect to guard against head lice infestation. | $14.99 1.01 fl oz. (2 mo. supply) | Once a day | Do not spray into open wounds or irritated skin. Discontinue use in the event of any side effects or irritation. | None listed | |
| Lice Arrest | Heartland Products, Inc. | Natural enzymes including protease, lipase, cellulase, amylase. | According to manufacturer breaks down exoskeleton of louse and loosens the glue that attaches nits to hair shaft. | $19.95 8 oz. | One | Not applicable | Avoid eye contact, external use only. | If swallowed, could cause diarrhea. |
| Lice Freee | Teclabs | Homeopathic pediculicide, natrum muriaticum gel, sodium chloride. | According to manufacturer gel holds lice in place and sodium chloride kills by dessication and dehydration. | $19.95 for 2 4 oz. bottles | 2; 7-10 days apart | External use only. If ingested call poison control immediately or seek professional assistance, do not get in eyes or permit contact with mucous membranes or stinging may occur. Close eyes tightly during treatment and use a wash cloth to cover children's eyes. | Possible skin irritation. | |
| Lice Off Oil | Ecopax International | 100 % essential oils, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, thyme, anise, tea tree, lemongrass, geranium, botanicals. | According to manufacturer repels lice. | $14.95 4 individuals per month (60 treatments per bottle) | Approx. 4 sprays a day | Caution - keep out of reach of children, concentrated, must dilute before use. | None listed | |
| Lice Solution Kits Hair and Body Wash | Planet Solutions | Non-toxic colloidal formula, water, amino acids, enzymes, minerals. | According to manufacturer dissolves exoskeleton of louse and loosens nits. | Family size $29.95 | One | Not applicable | No warnings on label. | None listed |
| Out-A-Hair Head Lice Kit | Benedetta | 100% botanicals - 8% essential oils in a fatty oil base - proprietary formula includes Neem oil, Tea Tree oil and Eucalyptus oil. | According to manufacturer naturopathic pediculicide - antiparasitic. | $19.95 for 2 oz., 2-6 treatments, includes comb, cap and coloring sheet | 2 treatments and/or as needed | Not applicable | Do not use at night in case of irritation. | None reported |
| Lice Rx | Good for You, Inc. | Purified water, castor oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil, emulsifying wax, Magosa oil, polysorbate 80. | Smothers lice. | $19.95 8 oz. | 2 treatments; 7-12 days apart. | Not applicable | Patch test on inner arm before applying. | No dermal toxicity, can sting eyes so flush with warm water. |
| Lice Out | Wal-Med | 98% water plus thickening agent to form gel. | According to manufacturer shuts down systems and immobilizes lice so you can comb them out. | $19.95 8 oz., includes comb | 1 application | Yes (medical device only) | Don't ingest, careful not to slip in shower. | None listed |
| Note Nice to Lice | Southland Products of Nature | Enzyme Cleaners include Protease, Liptease, Cellulase, Amylase. | According to manufacturer harmlessly removes insects. | $19.95 per 8 oz. treatment | 1 to 2 | Not applicable | Do not get in eyes, flush with water immediately. | May cause diarrhea if ingested, possible sinus iritation if inhaled. |
| NeonNits - Lice Egg Locator Spray | Neon Nits, LLC | Dyrnzl A, SD Ethanol, Pigment, PUP/VA, Copolymer, Plasthal DOS, Deriphat 151-C, Sodium Benzoate, AMP 95. | Colors nits bright pink - attaches to shell of nit. | $9.95 per can | Not applicable | Flammable, no smoking, use in a well ventilated area, keep away from heat and flame, keep out of eyes, do not use on irritated scalp, do not breathe contents, use only with adult supervision, keep out of reach of children. | None listed | |