RID Lice Killing

RID Lice Killing is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE AND PYRETHRUM EXTRACT. It is labelled by Oystershell Consumer Health Inc taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 82392-100, application M031, label effective 20231220. It is one of 2 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE AND PYRETHRUM EXTRACT. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE AND PYRETHRUM EXTRACT are most often described in connection with: treats head, pubic crab, body lice. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

TREATS Head, pubic (crab), and body lice.

DIRECTIONS: Important: Read carton for complete warnings and directions before using. Adults and children 2 years and older Apply thoroughly to DRY HAIR or other affected area. For head lice, first apply behind ears and to back of neck. Allow product to remain on hair for 10 minutes, but no longer. Use warm water to form a lather, shampoo, then rinse thoroughly. For head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles. A fine-tooth comb or a special lice/nit removing comb must be used to help remove lice, eggs, and nits from hair. A second treatment must be done in 7-10 days to kill any newly hatched lice. Children under 2 years: ask a doctor

WARNINGS: For external use only Do not use near the eyes, inside nose, mouth, vagina, or on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas. Ask a doctor before use if you are allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic attack. When using this product keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel. Do not open eyes until product is rinsed out of hair. If product gets in eyes, flush with water right away. Stop use and consult a doctor if breathing difficulty occurs, eye irritation occurs, skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

FDA lists 2 drug label records with PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE AND PYRETHRUM EXTRACT as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is RID Lice Killing used for?
TREATS Head, pubic (crab), and body lice.

Who makes RID Lice Killing?
Oystershell Consumer Health Inc is the labeler of record for RID Lice Killing. 2 FDA label records share the active ingredient PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE AND PYRETHRUM EXTRACT, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does RID Lice Killing come in?
administered by topical. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is RID Lice Killing prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE AND PYRETHRUM EXTRACT?
Yes. 2 FDA drug label records list PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE AND PYRETHRUM EXTRACT as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has RID Lice Killing been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.