Pronto Shampoo & Cream Rinse (Topical)
Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat head, pubic, and body lice.
Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Pronto Shampoo & Cream Rinse (Topical)?
You should not use piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have or have ever had an allergy to ragweed.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Pronto Shampoo & Cream Rinse (Topical)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical and call your doctor at once if you have:
- trouble breathing;
- worsening skin or scalp irritation or infection; or
- eye irritation.
Less serious side effects may be more likely, or you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Pronto Shampoo & Cream Rinse (Topical) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Pronto Shampoo & Cream Rinse (Topical)?
Avoid using other medications or skin products on the areas you treat with piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical, unless your doctor tells you to.
Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. If contact does occur, rinse with water.
Avoid close contact with others until the infection has been cured. Also avoid sharing hair combs, hair accessories, hats, clothing, bed linens, pillows, and other items of personal use.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Pronto Shampoo & Cream Rinse (Topical)?
Use Pronto Shampoo & Cream Rinse (Topical) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical comes in many different forms (shampoo, gel, and kit).
Do not get this medicine in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical medicine is for use only on the skin or scalp.
You may need to shake the piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins shampoo before each use. Follow the directions on the medicine label.
For all conditions, apply the medicine thoroughly to affected area. Leave the medicine on for 10 minutes. Then work into a lather and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
To treat head lice:
- Apply the recommended amount of medicine to dry hair and to all areas of the scalp, starting from behind the ears and neck.
- Wash your hair using shampoo only (no conditioner or 2-in-1 shampoo). Rinse thoroughly and towel dry the hair, leaving it damp.
- Protect your eyes with a towel or washcloth. Treat hair from the roots to the ends and leave the medicine in the hair.
- You may also use a nit comb to remove lice eggs from the hair. Your hair should be slightly damp while using a nit comb. Work on only one section of hair at a time, combing through 1 to 2-inch strands from the scalp to the ends. Repeat if necessary.
- Rinse the nit comb often during use. Place removed nits into a sealed plastic bag and throw it into the trash.
- Check the scalp again daily to make sure all nits have been removed.
- Consider reapply this medicine again in 7-10 days to kill any newly hatched lice.
To treat body or pubic lice:
- All sexual partners should be treated.
- Use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.
You may have itching or redness on your scalp when you are using this medicine. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
To prevent reinfection with lice, wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, stuffed toys, towels, hair brushes, combs, and hair accessories in hot water with a strong cleanser to remove any mites or eggs and dry in high heat. Dry-clean any non-washable clothing. You may need to use a special lice control spray to treat furniture, mattresses, sports helmets, headphones, and other non-washable items. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about disinfecting your home.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze the shampoo and spray.
Ask your doctor if you missed your second application of piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical.