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Read the package leaflet carefully before using this medicine. - This medicine is available without a prescription. Nevertheless, to get the best treatment outcome, you need to read the instructions for use carefully. - Keep this package leaflet. You may need to read it again. - If you need more information or advice, ask your pharmacist. - You must see a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve. - If any side effect becomes serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this package leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist. In this package leaflet: 1. What Hygea is and what it is used for 2. Before using Hygea 3. How to use Hygea 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Hygea 6. Additional information 1. What Hygea is and what it is used for Hygea is a medicinal shampoo with insecticidal action against head and pubic lice and nits. A single application is sufficient to eliminate lice in 97-99% of cases. Re-treatment may be carried out after 7-10 days. Hygea is used in cases of head and pubic lice infestation. Hygea is used in adults and children over 5 years of age. 2. Before using Hygea Do not use Hygea in the following cases - if you are allergic to the active substance or any other component; Take special care when using Hygea The medicine is for external use only and must be kept out of reach of children. Special care should be taken by people who are allergic to medicines and cosmetic products. If the medicine Hygea gets into your eyes, it is essential to rinse them immediately with plenty of water. Use of other medicines There is no data on interactions with other medicinal products and/or other forms. Pregnancy and lactation period Before using any medicine, seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist. There is no specific information on the use of Hygea during pregnancy, but based on limited information on the use of products containing permethrin, it appears that there is no risk of fetal effects. It is not known whether permethrin is excreted in breast milk. When using Hygea, permethrin may be transferred to breast milk in very small amounts, theoretically, in a very small percentage. The probability that such a low concentration of permethrin in breast milk poses any risk to the infant is very low. Driving and operating machinery There is no data on whether the use of Hygea affects the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery. 3. How to use Hygea Always take Hygea as instructed in the package leaflet. Shake the bottle vigorously and apply 15-20 ml of the medicinal shampoo Hygea to wet hair or hairy parts of the body, rubbing into the roots of the hair until a voluminous foam is formed. Pay special attention to the area behind the ears and neck. Leave the shampoo on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with plenty of water. To remove dead lice and nits, comb the hair with the comb that comes with the shampoo in the package. Re-treatment may be carried out in 7-10 days, but no more than twice a month. Hygea is used in adults and children over 5 years of age. If you have used more Hygea than recommended No cases of overdose or its symptoms have been identified. The possibility of receiving a dose of permethrin that would cause toxic reactions, even if used by mistake or in excess, is very small. The most likely side effect and sign of reaction is hypersensitivity (allergy). 4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Hygea may cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Hygea is well tolerated in most cases. In rare cases, it may cause redness and irritation of the skin, such as burning and warmth, and very rarely, a rash. In such cases, the medicinal shampoo should be washed off. If any side effect becomes serious or if you notice any side effect not described in this package leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist. 5. Storage conditions for Hygea Keep out of reach of children. Store in the original packaging, in a dry place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Do not use the preparation after the expiry date indicated on the packaging. The expiry date corresponds to the last day of the indicated month. 6. Additional information What Hygea contains - Active substance: Permethrin 1%; - Other components: Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate, PEG-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone benzyl alcohol, Cocamide DEA, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Citric acid monohydrate, Sodium chloride, Apricot-mint fragrance, Sunset yellow (E110), Purified water.
