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A common alternate treatment for lice is lindane shampoo which is only available by prescription. One ounce is worked into the affected area for four minutes and then thoroughly rinsed out. Because of the very toxic nature of lindane, its use should be reserved for those cases that fail to respond to pyrethrins (RID). Treatment with either substance may not be ovicidal and therefore re-treatment after 7 to 10 days is often recommended.
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