Lindane : Before Using - Kwell, Thionex, Hexit, PMS Lindane, gamma benzene hexachloride

Lindane - Topical

Brand Names

Kwell, Thionex, Hexit, PMS Lindane, gamma benzene hexachloride Lindane *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For lindane, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to lindane. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Lindane has not been studied in pregnant women. You and your family doctor must discuss the chance and benefits of this drug before using it. Lindane is absorbed through the skin of pregnant women and could possibly cause toxic effects in the central nervous system - CNS of the unborn baby Use lindane only as directed by your family doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often and do not use it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. . Studies in pets have shown that lindane can cause birth defects and other problems.

Breast-feeding problem

Lindane is absorbed through the mother's skin and is present in breast milk. There may be a risk of serious side effects if lindane from breast milk is eaten by your baby or from skin absorption from mother to baby. You must interrupt breast-feeding by expressing the milk and throwing the milk away for at least 24 hours following use Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of this drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Infants and children or people who weigh less than 110 pounds - 50 kilograms are especially sensitive to the effects of lindane. This may increase the risk of serious side effects during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of using this drug with your family doctor. In addition, use of lindane is not to be using in premature infants.

Elderly care

Elderly people or people who weigh less than 110 pounds - 50 kilograms are especially sensitive to the effects of lindane. This may increase the risk of serious side effects during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of this drug with your family doctor.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are using lindane, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Antidepressants-drug using for depression
Antipsychotics-drug using to treat mental disorders
Anticholinesterases - donepezil " Aricept ", galantamine " Reminyl ", rivastigmine " Exelon " and tacrine " Cognex "
Choloroquine - Aralen
Cyclosporine - Sandimmune
Imipenem - Primaxin
Isoniazid - INH
Meperidine - Demerol
Methocarbamol - Robaxin
Mycophenolate mofetil - CellCept
Penicillins-medication using to treat infections
Pyrimethamine - Daraprim
Quinolone antibiotics-medication to treat infections
Radiographic contrast agents-Dye using for certain x-ray procedures
Tacrolimus - Prograf
Theophylline-drug using to help you breathe better These medication can cause certain side effects when using at the same time as lindane and they must be using together very carefully.

Skin, scalp, or hair preparations such as creams, lotions, ointments, or oil Using these at the same time as lindane may cause more lindane to be absorbed through the skin

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of lindane. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Alcohol use that is excessive,
Brain tumor
Head injuries, history of,
HIV Infection
Liver disease,
Seizures, history of
Suddenly stopping the regular use of alcohol or sedatives Patients with these conditions must use lindane carefully because these diseaseds have a greater risk of having a seizure

Hypersensitivity to lindane

Seizure disorder This drug must not be using in diseaseds with seizure disorders

Skin conditions This drug must not be using in people with crusted scabies, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis. These problems of the skin could cause more lindane to be absorbed in your body and result in serious side effects.