petrolatum
Patient Counselling
Patient Counselling
For non-pharmacological strategies that should be performed in addition to the instructions below, please click on “Non-Pharmacological Treatments and Preventative Strategies” in Lice algorithm.
HEAD LICE:
This product should not be used to treat head lice.
EYELASH:
If using for eyelash involvement, it is important to physically remove as many nits as possible using tweezers. Petrolatum may be applied to the eyelashes either with a clean finger or with a cotton swab to the eyelashes to immobilize and kill the one or two remaining lice.
When to apply: at night before going to bed.
Duration: 10 days
It is important to continuously remove as many visible nits as possible using tweezers each morning following the evening petrolatum application to ensure best results.
Reference:
For non-pharmacological strategies that should be performed in addition to the instructions below, please click on “Non-Pharmacological Treatments and Preventative Strategies” in Lice algorithm.
HEAD LICE:
This product should not be used to treat head lice.
EYELASH:
If using for eyelash involvement, it is important to physically remove as many nits as possible using tweezers. Petrolatum may be applied to the eyelashes either with a clean finger or with a cotton swab to the eyelashes to immobilize and kill the one or two remaining lice.
When to apply: at night before going to bed.
Duration: 10 days
It is important to continuously remove as many visible nits as possible using tweezers each morning following the evening petrolatum application to ensure best results.
Reference:
- Miller PF. Chapter 71: Parasitic Infections: Lice and Scabies. Patient Self-Care Helping your Patients Make Therapeutic Decision 2nd Ed. Canadian Pharmacists Association. 2010. 679-690.