Parents & Caregiver
Head Lice Quick Facts
Head lice are insects that feed on the human scalp.
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Head lice move from head-to-head, usually by direct head-to-head contact.
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Head lice are just as likely to infest a clean head as they are a dirty one.
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Head lice are common and can be a problem for anyone. Your child should not feel bad because they have head lice.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that 6 to 12 million people get head lice in the US each year.
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When a louse bites the scalp, the saliva they leave behind can cause the scalp to itch.
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While the thought of bugs in your child's hair may be upsetting, there's no reason to panic.
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Natroba™ is available by prescription to eliminate head lice infestations in adults and children over 4. Natroba™ does not require painstaking nit combing. There are other treatments available to help you with your head lice problem but most require nit combing. You should talk with your doctor or other healthcare provider about your condition and they will recommend the right treatment for you.
To help prevent the spread of lice, here are some steps you can take:
- Avoid direct head-to-head contact with anyone known to have live, crawling lice.
- Do not share hair-related personal items.
- Avoid sleepovers and slumber parties during lice outbreaks.
- After finishing treatment with lice medicine, check everyone in your family for lice after one week. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about treatments for those who have lice.
- Machine-wash any bedding and clothing used by anyone having lice.
Indication
Natroba™ Topical Suspension is a pediculicide indicated for the topical treatment of head lice infestations in patients four (4) years of age and older.
Adjunctive Measures
Natroba™ Topical Suspension should be used in the context of an overall lice management program:
- Wash (in hot water) or dry clean all recently worn clothing, hats, used bedding and towels
- Wash personal care items such as combs, brushes, and hair clips in hot water
A fine-toothed comb or special nit comb may be used to remove dead lice and nits.
Important Safety Information
Natroba™ Topical Suspension contains benzyl alcohol and is not recommended for use in neonates and infants below the age of 6 months. Systemic exposure to benzyl alcohol has been associated with serious adverse reactions and death in neonates and low birth-weight infants. Most common adverse events were: application site redness (3%), eye redness (2%) and application site irritation (1%).
Consult the Patient Information, Full Prescribing Information and your doctor for more complete information on Natroba™ Topical Suspension.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call
1-800-FDA-1088.
