Generic name:abametapir
Dosage form: Lotion
Drug class:Topical anti-infectives
What is Xeglyze?
Xeglyze is a prescription medicine used to get rid of head lice in people 6 months of age and older.
After Xeglyze is rinsed off, a fine-tooth comb may be used to remove dead lice and nits from the hair and scalp. All personal items exposed to the hair or lice should be washed in hot water or dry-cleaned. See How do I stop the spread of lice? at the end of the Xeglyze Instructions for Use that comes with your prescription.
It is not known if Xeglyze is safe and effective in children under 6 months of age.
Warnings
Xeglyze is for use on scalp hair and scalp only. Do not use Xeglyze in your mouth, eyes, or vagina.
Before using Xeglyze
Before you use Xeglyze, tell your healthcare provider if you or your child:
- have any skin conditions or sensitivities
- have any other medical conditions
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Xeglyze can harm your unborn baby
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Xeglyze passes into your breast milk.
How should I use Xeglyze?
See the Instructions for Use that come with your prescription for detailed information about the right way to apply Xeglyze.
- Use Xeglyze exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the treatment that is right for you. Do not change your treatment without talking to your healthcare provider.
- Use Xeglyze on dry hair.
- Completely cover all of your hair and scalp with Xeglyze.
- Children will need an adult to apply Xeglyze for them.
- Do not swallow Xeglyze. If swallowed, call your Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
- Do not get Xeglyze.
