Lindane

What Are The Uses Of Lindane?

Lindane, a gamma–hexa chloro-cyclo hexane, is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• To treat scabies only after primary line of treatment is failed (permethein, crotamition)
• To kill lice in hair

What Are The Side Effects Of Lindane?

The common side effects of Lindane are:

• Redness of skin.
• Stinging, burning of the skin.
• Vomiting.

Sometimes severe (but rare) side effects are:

• Seizures.
• Drowsiness, dizziness.

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Lindane?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug lindane or any other allergies.
• Psoriasis (or) dermatitis.
• Previous (or) recent serious head injury.
• Liver diseases.
• Seizures.
• A brain tumour.
• Alcohol abuse.