Tenutex
Tenutex is a medicine used by adults and children to treat head lice, pubic lice, and scabies by killing these parasites.
How to Use
Dosage
For head lice, use 25-75g depending on hair length; for scabies, apply 50-60g to the whole body, excluding the head.
Method
Apply to affected areas on the skin or hair. For head lice, apply to towel-dried hair, massage into scalp, and wash off after 24 hours. For pubic lice, apply to hairy areas of the body, avoiding eyes, and do not wash for 48 hours. For scabies, wash thoroughly, apply to the entire body (except head), including hands and feet, and leave on for 24 hours before washing. Always refer to specific instructions for each condition.
This medication is typically applied once for a set duration (24-48 hours) and not daily. Repeat treatment only as directed, usually after 8 days for head lice or one week for scabies, if necessary.
Possible Side Effects
- •Burning sensation on the skin.
- •Hypersensitivity reactions such as skin redness, rash, feeling hot, hair loss, or discoloration of blonde hair.
- •Allergic skin reactions to organic sulfur compounds.
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) with symptoms like fever, rash, swelling, and low blood pressure.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to disulfiram, benzyl benzoate, any other ingredient in Tenutex, or organic sulfur compounds found in vulcanized rubber.
- Avoid getting the product into your eyes.
- Before full application, test on a small skin area to ensure no irritation or burning occurs. Stop use if irritation or a burning sensation develops.
- Tenutex may yellow textiles or leave a lasting smell; use appropriate clothing and protect surfaces like carpets and floors.
- Always consult a doctor before treating children under 2 years of age.
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- Not recommended for pregnant women or women who could become pregnant and are not using contraception.
- If breastfeeding, make sure the baby does not come into contact with the product on your skin or hair.
- This product contains cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g., contact eczema).