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Head lice - Management
Isopropyl myristate and cyclomethicone (Full Marks Solution®)
Age from 2 years onwards
Isopropyl myristate and cyclomethicone: 2 applications 7 days apart
Cyclomethicone 50% / Isopropyl myristate 50% solution
Apply to dry hair and scalp. Leave on for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, comb out dead lice with the detection comb provided. Wash out using shampoo when combing completed. Repeat after 7 days.
Supply 100 ml.
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