Pediculosis is a disease that no one is safe from. Ordinary lice can settle in your hair if you have been in contact with a person who has the disease. It is impossible to get pediculosis from an animal. Most often, this unpleasant disease affects children. About how to properly apply the “Paranit” pediculosis shampoo, as well as its effectiveness, will be discussed in our article.
How does Paranit shampoo work: pharmacological properties, release form and price
This product is a shampoo, the active component of which is white
mineral oil (clearol) at a concentration of 69%, foaming agents - 30%, perfume composition, perfume in an amount of 1%. The effectiveness of this drug to combat pediculosis is that it blocks the respiratory system of the lice themselves and dehydrates them. As a result, parasites die.
“Paranit” - a pediculosis shampoo that is packaged in 200 ml plastic bottles, sold without a doctor’s prescription in pharmacies. The average price is from 700 rubles per bottle, which is enough for several days of use. In the packaging of the product there is a special comb designed to comb out lice and their larvae from the hair.
How to apply shampoo to treat pediculosis?
Means “Paranit” - shampoo, instructions for use of which are enclosed in each package of goods. Using it is very simple. Depending on the thickness of the hair, you need to apply a sufficient amount of it to the head and wash it like a regular shampoo. For greater effectiveness, the foam should be left on the hair for 10 minutes, and then rinse with plain water. As a rule, after one or two uses of the “Paranit” remedy, lice and their larvae completely disappear, a person is cured of head lice. It is also convenient that in each shampoo package there is a special comb for removing dead insects: it is recommended to comb out the hair thoroughly before drying, saving them from lice.
Who should not use “Paranit” shampoo: contraindications, precautions
The tool is not used in the following cases:
- for the treatment of pediculosis in children under 3 years old;
- as well as pregnant women and women during lactation;
- if a person has any diseases of the skin of the scalp;
- with allergies to the components that make up the shampoo.
Be careful: when washing the hair, the product should not enter the mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth. If this happens, they should be rinsed well with water, and if irritated, consult a doctor. Overdoses and side effects were not recorded. If you accidentally use shampoo inside (for example, a small child), you should immediately go to the hospital for gastric lavage and subsequent symptomatic treatment.
Pediculosis treatment “Paranit” (shampoo): customer reviews
Those who used shampoo to get rid of lice, including in young children, leave the following characteristics for the remedy:
- shampoo really helps to cure pediculosis, and even after the first use;
- he does not have a specific unpleasant odor;
- the product is easy to use, foams well;
- it does not contain insecticides, therefore it is harmless enough for use in very young children - from 3 years.
Basically, this tool is used to treat pediculosis in children. Yet adults are much less likely to suffer from this disease. However, along with the positive characteristics, “Paranit” (shampoo) has reviews with a minus sign, so its average rating by customers is 3.8 points out of 5 possible. Below is discussed what does not like in the tool, and also to whom it did not fit and for what particular reasons. Based on these data, you can get a complete picture of whether it is worth using the drug to get rid of lice or is it better to pick up something else.
We treat head lice: “Paranit” (shampoo) - reviews from those who did not like the remedy
Here are the negative characteristics buyers give “Paranit” shampoo:
- It cannot be used for children under 3 years old.
- It is not economical, for thick hair it is literally enough for 2-3 applications (and they need to be carried out for the further prevention of head lice).
- There are those to whom this remedy did not help at all - lice when combing were alive. Although most of those who used shampoo claim that it helps literally the first time.
- And another significant drawback of Paranit is the price. A bottle of 200 ml costs about 700 rubles, which is quite expensive, given that for thick and long hair - as we indicated above - it requires quite a lot.
- When applied, the shampoo makes the hair a little oily, it has a thick oily consistency. Many do not like the fact that after using it the next day, you need to wash your hair again, and often not once, but several times.
These are the characteristics that Paranit (shampoo) gets. Reviews about him at the same time can not be considered sharply negative. Of course, the remedy has drawbacks, but still the majority noted that it really helps by killing lice and nits (larvae) literally the first time.
Buy shampoo or not? Conclusion and conclusions, as well as a little about the prevention of head lice
Lice, or head lice, as already mentioned, is a very common disease in children who “pick up” parasites in school or kindergarten. Therefore, tell your child about simple preventive measures: he should not use someone else's hairbrushes, hairpins or ribbons, or wear other people's hats.
If you find out that someone found pediculosis in someone at a school or child care facility, you need to examine your baby’s head and neck, and if lice and nits are found, urgently need treatment. It is also recommended to do sanitary cleaning of the house with any detergent and disinfectant. Many advise to use the drug “Paranit” (shampoo) for the treatment of head lice: reviews about it inspire confidence, in most cases it helps. Of course, someone may be confused by the price, but the fact is that drugs similar in effectiveness cost about the same. And the health and comfort of a child is priceless for any parent.