Lindane - LIN-dane, formerly known as gamma benzene hexachloride, is an insecticide and is using to treat scabies and lice infestations.
Lindane cream and lotion are usually using to treat only scabies infestation. Lindane shampoo is using to treat only lice infestations.
Lindane is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the USA and some forms are available in Canada without a prescription in following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA and Canada.
Another commonly using name for lindane is gamma benzene hexachloride .