Leave on the hair for at least 4 hours. The medication could be left on for up to 12 hours (or overnight). May cover with a shower cap.
What happens if you leave lice treatment on too long?
The medicine may take longer to kill all the lice. Comb dead and any remaining live lice out of the hair using a fine–toothed nit comb. If, after 8–12 hours of treatment, no dead lice are found and lice seem as active as before, the medicine may not be working.
How long do you leave head lice treatment on?
Follow these steps for most lice medicine: Read the label to be sure how long the medicine should be left on the hair and how it should be washed out. Many medicines are left on for 10 minutes. Do not use more or keep it on the head longer than what is recommended.
Can I leave Nix on for 8 hours?
Rinse and towel dry. Apply NIX brand cream to hair. Leave on the hair for at least 4 hours. The medication could be left on for up to 12 hours (or overnight).
Can you leave head lice treatment in overnight?
Leave on the hair for at least 4 hours. The medication could be left on for up to 12 hours (or overnight). May cover with a shower cap.
What happens if you leave head lice treatment on too long?
The medicine may take longer to kill all the lice. Comb dead and any remaining live lice out of the hair using a fine–toothed nit comb. If, after 8–12 hours of treatment, no dead lice are found and lice seem as active as before, the medicine may not be working.
What will happens if you leave lice treatment on too long?
The medicine may take longer to kill all the lice. Comb dead and any remaining live lice out of the hair using a fine–toothed nit comb. If, after 8–12 hours of treatment, no dead lice are found and lice seem as active as before, the medicine may not be working.
Is it bad to leave lice shampoo on overnight?
Rid claims to be a ten minute treatment and in fact warns not to leave on for any longer than 10 minutes. You then have to do a 2nd treatment 7-10 days after the first one. But that does not take into account the days and hours you will have to spend combing to remove the eggs that Rid does not kill.
Can I leave Nix Ultra on for longer than 10 minutes?
Leave Nix Ultra® Shampoo in hair for 10 minutes. Nix Ultra® Shampoo is safe and non-toxic but care should be taken to avoid contact with eyes. Protect eyes with washcloth or towel.