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| | Lindane Information |
 | | Lindane is used in a prescription shampoo, often called Kwell, to treat head lice. | | | Lindane is a highly potent nerve toxin that is readily absorbed through the skin. | | | Since lindane usage is restricted, the treatment of head lice and scabies represents essentially the only source of lindane to sewerage systems. |
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| | Lindane Advanced Consumer Drug Information |
| | Lindane shampoo should not be used as a regular shampoo. | | | PMS Lindane Shampoo and Lotion (Pharmascience—Canada), Rec 5/90. | | | In one study, the half-life of lindane was 18 hours in infants and children treated for scabies using total body application of lindane lotion. |
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| | LINDANE - TOPICAL LOTION side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions. |
| | Lindane should be used with caution in infants, children, the elderly, those with other skin conditions (such as dermatitis or psoriasis), and those who weigh less than 110 pounds (50 kg) as they may be at a higher risk for side effects. | | | If an infant is prescribed lindane, watch them carefully to make sure they do not put hands or feet into their mouth while the medication is on their skin. | | | Other persons should avoid skin contact with you while you are using lindane. |
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http://www.medicinenet.com/lindane-topical_lotion/article.htm
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| | Questions and Answers for Lindane Shampoo and Lindane Lotion |
| | Lindane Shampoo is applied to the hair and underlying skin and is used to kill lice and their eggs. | | | Lindane Lotion is applied to the skin and is used to kill scabies and their eggs. | | | That is why the FDA and the manufacturers of Lindane Shampoo and Lindane Lotion want health care providers to have as much information regarding the safe use of this product when making decisions about a second treatment for their patients. |
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http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/lindane/lindaneQA.htm
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| | Lindane, Kwell Shampoo |
| | Lindane lotion is used topically to treat scabies;lindane shampoo is used to treat head and pubic lice. | | | Applying oils, creams, and ointments at the same time as lindane may enhance the absorption of the drug through the skin. | | | Use of our encyclopedia will enable you to make well-informed, responsible decisions for the promotion of your own health and wellness. |
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http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1420005.html
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| | Lindane 1% for scabies |
| | Lindane is sometimes used (with caution) on children who weigh less than 110 lb(49.9 kg). | | | The scabies mite may be able to develop a tolerance to lindane, rendering the medication less effective. | | | People who have large areas of broken skin, open sores or areas that are inflamed, or crusted (scabby) skin. |
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http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw171470.asp
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| | FAQs - What is Lindane Anyway? |
| | Gilbert chose lindane for her studies because of its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properites well characterized in the rat. | | | Case-controlled research shows a significant association between the incidences of brain tumors in children with the use of lindane-containing lice shampoos. | | | The International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC) and the U.S. classify lindane as a possible human carcinogen. |
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http://www.headlice.org/faq/treatments/whatslindane.htm
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| | Lindane: Cancer Risk |
| | Lindane has been used in small amounts (1%) in shampoos and lotions to control head lice and scabies for humans, and as an insecticide in dog dips and shampoos. | | | Children and adults can be exposed to lindane through the skin when a lotion or a shampoo containing lindane is applied to control head lice. | | | One study found a small increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer in female rats that were fed lindane. |
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http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/FactSheet/Pesticide/fs15.lindane.cfm
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| | EXTOXNET PIP - LINDANE |
| | Lindane is also presently used in lotions, creams, and shampoos for the control of lice and mites (scabies) in humans. | | | It will disappear from the water by secondary mechanisms such as adsorption on sediment, biological breakdown by microflora and fauna, and adsorption by fish through gills, skin, and food [64]. | | | The main pathways include stepwise elimination of chlorines to form tri- and tetrachlorophenols and conjugation with sulfates or glucuronides and subsequent elimination [2]. |
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http://ace.orst.edu/cgi-bin/mfs/01/pips/lindane.htm
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| | Chapter Four: Lindane |
| | Because of the potential risks associated with lindane, its use is no longer recommended as the first-line drug therapy for treating scabies and body lice. | | | Lindane is efficiently absorbed through human skin (Feldman and Maibach, 1974; Ginsburg et al., 1977). | | | Although individuals should use lindane with caution, when used appropriately, it is generally considered a safe and effective pesticide. |
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http://gulflink.osd.mil/library/randrep/pesticides_paper/mr1018.8.ch4.html
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| | MedlinePlus Drug Information: Lindane |
| | Lindane comes as a lotion to apply to the skin and a shampoo to apply to the hair and scalp. | | | Lindane should only be used on the skin and hair. | | | If you are pregnant, wear gloves when applying lindane to another person to prevent its absorption through your skin. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682651.html
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| | Lindane Shampoo |
| | are the one using Lindane Shampoo, or if you are supervising the use of Lindane for a child. | | | Itching after application of Lindane Shampoo may not be due to lice, but may be a normal sensation after successful treatment. | | | Lindane Shampoo USP, 1% has been prescribed by your doctor to help you get rid of head lice and crab lice. |
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http://www.alpharmauspd.com/notes/instructions/lindane/lindane2.html
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| | MedlinePlus Drug Information: Lindane (Topical) |
| | Lindane shampoo is used to treat only lice infestations. | | | When you are using lindane, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. | | | Adults and children—Apply to the scalp or the affected area(s) of the skin one time. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202329.html
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| | Lindane (PDS) |
| | Lindane volatilized from heat vapourizers has produced great irritation of the nose, eyes, throat with nausea and severe headache. | | | There is a lack of precise information on the chemical composition of the hexachlorocyclohexane used, an the conditions, of application and on the amount absorbed. | | | 2.1.7 Supplementary studies of toxicity Carcinogenicity Rat: no increase in tumours was seen in rats fed a maximum of 100 ppm (5 mg/kg/day) of lindane throughout their life-span. |
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| | lindane topical, Eastern Carolina |
| | Lindane topical is available with a prescription in lotion and shampoo formulations. | | | Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before using lindane topical if you are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products. | | | Shake the bottle of lindane lotion or shampoo well before application. |
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http://www.uhseast.com/115453.cfm
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| | Lindane |
| | The shampoo form is used to treat lice infestation. | | | Skin rash; redness or skin irritation that was not present prior to therapy. | | | Do not drive or engage in hazardous work until you determine how the medicine affects you. |
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http://www.wholehealthmd.com/print/view/1,1560,DR_704,00.html
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| | Lindane Lotion USP 1% Drug Information Lindane Lotion USP 1% |
| | Lindane Lotion USP, 1% is an ectoparasiticide and ovicide effective against Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). | | | Despite the unusually high incidence of tumors in the control group, they concluded that 600 ppm of lindane was associated with a significant increase in the incidence of hepatoma and thus, considered it a tumorigen. | | | Lindane Lotion USP 1% Drug Information Lindane Lotion USP 1% |
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| | Spectrum Laboratories : Chemical Fact Sheet - Cas # 58899 |
| | The fate of lindane has been studied in a field experiment. | | | From moist, aerated soil, 62% of the lindane applied was recovered, and 3% of the applied (14)C | | | 0 and 63.8% of the applied lindane, respectively. |
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| | EPA: Pesticides - Index of Cleared Reviews for 009001 |
| | Lindane, Dermal Absorption Studies in Rat and Rabbit. | | | Progress of the Subchronic Dermal Studies in Rats.. | | | Toxicology Branch I. Lindane: Preparation for Concer Peer Review. |
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| | ATSDR - ToxFAQs™: Hexachlorocyclohexane |
| | The EPA has determined that there is suggestive evidence that lindane (γ-HCH) is carcinogenic, but the evidence is not sufficient to assess its human carcinogenic potential. | | | It is also available as a prescription (lotion, cream, or shampoo) to treat head and body lice, and scabies. | | | The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified HCH (all isomers) as possibly carcinogenic to humans. |
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| | Lindane is also used topically for the treatment of head and body lice and scabies; it is available in 1% preparations as a lotion, cream, or shampoo. | | | Chronic (long-term) exposure to lindane by inhalation in humans has been associated with effects on the liver, blood, and nervous, cardiovascular, and immune systems. | | | The acute (short-term) effects of lindane through inhalation exposure in humans consist of irritation of the nose and throat and effects on the blood and skin. |
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http://www.envtox.ucdavis.edu/cehs/TOXINS/lindane.htm
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| | Lindane -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article |
| | It is sold in a one-percent formulation as Kwell shampoo and lotion (among other brand names, also generically), used to treat human (A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation) scabies infection, (Infestation of the scalp with lice) head lice and other ectoparasites. | | | A chief symptom of this is a (A local and habitual twitching especially in the face) tic causing occasional flickering of the eyelid; other than this minor discomfort, such levels of poisoning are not harmful. | | | Lindane is an (A chemical used to kill insects) insecticide, also known as gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) and benzene hexachloride (BHC). |
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http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/l/li/lindane.htm
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| | Lindane campaign homepage |
| | There is a significant body of evidence which suggests that where lindane is used, the incidence of breast cancer is higher. | | | Lindane is linked with serious health problems including breast cancer and may also disrupt the endocrine (hormonal) system. | | | Lindane is banned in the UK for certain uses The level of exposure of those treating seed with lindane is considered to be above acceptable levels and Ministers have decided that this activity should stop. |
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| | Lindane |
| | Based on EPA's current understanding of available data, lindane shampoo products used for head lice treatment do not pose human health risks of concern when used according to label directions. | | | Lindane also is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prescription pharmaceutical use in shampoos and lotions to treat lice and mites (scabies) in humans. | | | The Agency could not conclude, however, that lindane lotions used for scabies treatment result in acceptable exposure and risk. |
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http://entweb.clemson.edu/pesticid/Issues/lindane.htm
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| | Dangers of Lindane Lice Treatment |
| | At the same time, the NPA continues to warn parents and pediatricians of the "grave" implications of using any lindane-based products -- citing a growing body of evidence that the product can cause serious and sometimes fatal conditions. | | | The reports include seizures, behavioral changes, neuromuscular complaints, attention deficit disorders, chronic skin eruptions, cancer and death. | | | The study is being conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health. |
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http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/news/FDA_lice_treatment.html
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| | Lindane - toxicity, ecologicial toxicity and regulatory information |
| | Detailed Cancer Assessment for BHC(technical grades) and lindane, INCHEM IARC, Volume 5, 1974 | | | Detailed Toxicological Review for Lindane, INCHEM EHC 124, 1991 | | | Note: See Working with the Information on this Page section below for important notes about this data. |
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| | Lindane Education And Research Network |
| | Unfortunately, in the United States, it is still widely prescribed and used on children and their families for treating head lice and scabies. | | | Learn about the health effects of lindane to protect your family and environment. | | | Lindane Education And Research Network is a project of the National Pediculosis Association |
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| | Lindane - EnviroTools.org |
| | Short-term: EPA has found lindane to potentially cause the following health effects when people are exposed to it at levels above the MCL for relatively short periods of time: high body temperature and pulmonary edema. | | | The regulation for lindane became effective in 1992. | | | The MCLG for lindane has been set at 0.2 parts per billion (ppb) because EPA believes this level of protection would not cause any of the potential health problems described below. |
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| | Lindane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | A chief symptom of this is a tic causing occasional flickering of the eyelid; other than this minor discomfort, such levels of poisoning are not harmful. | | | Lindane is an insecticide, also known as gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) and benzene hexachloride (BHC). | | | Like other agricultural pesticides, lindane is very easily introduced into the water and food supply of an area through rainfall; this can lead to low-level lindane poisoning amongst the local community. |
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| | PANNA: Lindane Facts |
| | Lindane is acutely toxic, particularly to the nervous system. | | | Lindane is persistent in the environment and does not break down easily, so even though its use has decreased, it is still found in the environment worldwide. | | | People can be exposed to lindane through the skin when using lindane shampoo, breathing air near places where lindane products are made, eating contaminated foods and drinking contaminated water (3). |
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| | lindane on Encyclopedia.com |
| | FDA issues health advisory regarding labeling changes for Lindane products. | | | Losing Lindane: troubled treatment, banned in California, gets slap from FDA for adverse effects. | | | Cadbury's admit: yes, there is lindane in our choc press release. |
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| | Lindane insecticide |
| | Please do not use this website unless you agree with these conditions. | | | Lindane is normally used with Vitavax formulations, and as a convenience to growers and seedsmen, Lindane is included in Vitavax-Thiram-Lindane. | | | Click here for a complete list of Gustafson products for wheat, barley and oats. |
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