Spray Para Plus is a very effective and easy-to-use remedy for head lice. Pediculosis is a skin disease caused by small insects - lice. In the past, this disease was very common because socioeconomic conditions were much worse than they are now. And it would seem that this disease has no place in the modern world, but it is also common, especially in children's institutions. From time to time, epidemiological outbreaks occur in sanatoriums, camps, schools, and kindergartens.
Thanks to modern developments, there are many drugs for this unpleasant disease, and Para-Plus can be called a leader among them.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Aerosol Para Plus is a combination drug used to treat head lice (infestation of the scalp with lice
The pharmacological effectiveness of the drug is manifested due to the insecticidal effect of its active ingredients, where malathion acts as an organophosphorus insecticide , permethrin is a neurotoxic anti-insect poison , and piperonyl butoxide increases the effect of the latter.
Operating principle
Thanks to the combined action of the active substances, the drug shows a high degree of effectiveness and does not cause the formation of resistance in insects. The principle of action is to block nerve impulses, which causes paralysis in parasites, destruction of digestive system enzymes, and impairment of motor functions. One of the main advantages of the spray is its ability to penetrate the special shell of nits and destroy them.
Aerosol Para Plus, instructions for use
Instructions for use of Para Plus assume exclusively external use of the drug.
Using short-term pressure on the sprayer, apply the drug evenly over the entire length of the hair and scalp . Without covering your head, wait 10 minutes, after which you thoroughly wash off the aerosol using regular shampoo. get rid of dead insects and nits remaining on your hair and scalp using a frequent comb.
Also, to prevent re-infection, it is necessary to treat all the patient’s personal belongings (hats, pillows, collars, towels, etc.) with the drug.
In case of severe infection, it may be necessary to re-use the drug, which is carried out after 7 days.
What do lice look like and what harm do they cause?
A louse is a small crawling insect that does not have wings and parasitizes the skin of the scalp. It has three pairs of tenacious legs, with which it clings tightly to hair and moves quickly along it. It feeds on blood, biting through the skin and secreting saliva into the wound, which prevents blood clotting. It is because of saliva that the wounds bleed, severe itching and skin irritation appear.
The lifespan of these ectoparasites is short and amounts to 35-40 days. But during this time, one female can lay up to hundreds of eggs - nits, from which young insects emerge after seven days.
Lice can carry some serious diseases. In addition, scratching caused by itching can become inflamed and infected. Therefore, you should not delay the treatment of pediculosis.
Analogs
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- Permin;
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- Hygia.
Precautions and side effects
Side effects include possible allergic reactions in the form of itching, erythema and irritation of the skin in contact with the product. You should also follow standard precautions when using Para Plus. The instructions and reviews warn that you need to spray the product carefully and under no circumstances point the can towards the eyes, mouth and nose, and when spraying in the forehead area, cover your face with a napkin or towel. If the medicine gets on the mucous membranes, they should be immediately washed with water.
Reviews about Para Plus
Judging by the number of comments, the problem of treating head lice remains quite acute, and pharmacies often recommend Para Plus aerosol to solve it, the reviews of which are quite varied from patients themselves.
For some people, this drug completely helped get rid of this unpleasant illness in all cases, for others it did not bring the expected relief, and for others it caused adverse reactions in the form of skin burns and damaged hair .
It is worth noting that side effects most often occurred in people who used the aerosol incorrectly (for longer than according to instructions) or in patients with hypersensitivity to its ingredients.
Also, the insufficient effectiveness of the drug may be associated with the treatment of only the patient’s head, without disinfecting his personal belongings and household items, through which re-infection can occur.
Based on the above, we can assume that if the drug is used correctly and all the doctor’s recommendations are followed, Para Plus will turn out to be a fairly effective drug and in most cases will help in the fight against head lice .
special instructions
Treatment with Para-Plus spray is recommended to be carried out in a ventilated area, and in the warm season it can be done in the fresh air. There should be no open sources of fire nearby.
Avoid contact of the substance with the eyes or mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse with plenty of water. It is good to use gauze bandages to protect the respiratory system.
To prevent re-infestation, you should treat pillows, bed linen, clothing collars, hats and other things with which a person infected with lice has had contact with Para-Plus spray. They need to be washed first.
No interaction with other medications has been established, and there is also no information about the effect of the spray on the ability to drive a car.
A rare side effect may be a slight burning sensation and tingling in the areas where the product is applied.
Price Para Plus, where to buy
In Russian pharmacies, the price of Para Plus aerosol ranges from 400-500 rubles.
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Contraindications
Aerosol Para-Plus is safe for people when used correctly. But in some cases, allergies may occur, so before use it is necessary to test for an allergic reaction. To do this, spray a small amount of the drug onto the thin sensitive skin of the elbow. If after 30-35 minutes a rash or red spots appear, then you should stop using the spray.
The use of the product is contraindicated for bronchial asthma, as well as for children under 2.5 years of age.
The drug is not used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, since studies on the effect of active substances on the fetus and their penetration into breast milk have not been conducted.
Precautionary measures
During use, it is important to observe certain precautions:
- spray the aerosol only in a well-ventilated area;
- During treatment, protect your eyes and mucous membranes from getting particles of the drug into them. If the product gets into your eyes, rinse them with plenty of warm, clean water;
- The spray contains flammable components, so you should not spray it near hot objects or in the direction of fire;
- Also, due to possible fire, you should not blow dry your hair.
Be sure to wash your hands after you finish processing and washing your hair.
Similar means
All medications for lice can be divided into several groups:
- preparations based on phenothrin, such as Anti-bit, Parasidos, Itax, Veda shampoo;
- products based on malathion: emulsion and shampoo “Pedilin”;
- pyrethrin-based medications, such as Spray Pax.
It’s difficult to say which one is better, it all depends on the preferences of the users (shampoo, emulsion, aerosol) and the willingness to spend this or that amount.
Each of these drugs has its own characteristics of use, as well as contraindications. Such medications should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in children under two years of age. It is imperative to test for an allergic reaction. To do this, apply a small amount of product behind the ear or on the neck and wash off after 15-20 minutes. If there are no signs of an allergic reaction in the form of swelling or rash in this area of the skin, you can safely use the drug for treatment. It is mandatory to check the child’s head a week after lice baiting and, if necessary, repeat the procedure.
Does the drug help against pubic lice?
The spray will help with underwear and pubic lice. To get rid of pubic lice, the product must be applied to the hairy area of the groin or pubic area, avoiding its contact with the mucous membranes of the genital organs. 10 minutes after application, the composition should be washed off with soap. Repeat treatment if necessary after 7 days.
Pediculosis pubis
Important! It will be easier to get rid of pubic lice if you shave all the hair in this area when treating head lice.
Is it possible to use for children and during pregnancy?
Detailed studies have not been conducted on whether this drug can be used by pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. And yet, the composition of the product is considered toxic, so it is not recommended for nursing mothers or during pregnancy to use it in order to avoid adverse consequences for the child. The use of an aerosol is allowed only if the benefits from it can cover the possible risks for the baby or fetus.
It is safe to use Para Plus for children over 2.5 years old, provided they are not allergic to substances in this drug.
Description and release forms
A transparent, yellowish oily solution has a slight characteristic odor. The product is available in the form of an aerosol in aluminum spray cans, packed in cardboard boxes. The weight of each cylinder is 116 g.
There is also a shampoo for lice and nits, Para Plus, but it is produced in France and is not sold in Russia.
Aerosol
Attention! When purchasing an aerosol, make sure that the packaging is intact and that the sprayer is working properly.
Patient reviews
Does the product “Para Plus” help against lice? Reviews are quite mixed. The controversy surrounding this remedy between mothers who had to deal with this delicate problem has been going on for more than a year. Some people insist that there simply cannot be a better method; others, on the contrary, call the purchase of this drug a waste of money. One way or another, it is considered quite in demand today.
It should be noted that recent persecution of insects on the head is not protection against a new infection, and therefore, if there is a child in a kindergarten or school who is a breeding ground for lice, then a relapse of the disease is quite possible.
In addition, after the procedure, you must comb out all nits from your hair with a special comb with densely set bristles. It is also necessary to take into account that all hair should be evenly covered with the product from roots to ends, and the bed on which the patient slept should be washed and ironed with a hot iron.
