Product Info

Clinically proven effective

• quick and easy
• toxin free
• derived from coconut oil
• safe for all the family

The Lice Attack complete kit:
This consists of:

1. A bottle of Lice Attack shampoo, which is based on the following ingredients: coconut oil derivatives, filtered water, triethanolamine, disodium edta. Use sufficient shampoo to cover all the hair, the amount will depend on the length of the hair but must saturate all hair down to the scalp surface.
2. A white plastic comb with a magnifying glass.
3. This information leaflet containing all the information you need to know about head lice and how to combat head lice, as well as a step-by-step guide to use Lice Attack.

Why this information leaflet?
Head lice may not seem like a major problem, but many children in primary education suffer from head lice and this can be a big worry for parents. Having head lice is not something to be embarrassed about, as it has nothing to do with personal hygiene. In fact, head lice prefer clean hair! The various advice available tends to be contradictory, and added to this is the fact that (especially in the United States and the United Kingdom) head lice have developed a resistance to existing, frequently used treatment methods. It has also been shown that many parents are not really sure how to deal with head lice. Hence this leaflet, is for parents who are confronted by the problem of head lice. This leaflet contains a step-by-step plan for effectively combating head lice and useful hints and tips about head lice, so that your family, too, can quickly get rid of head lice.

Why Lice Attack?
Lice Attack is certainly as effective as chemical head lice treatment products, but it works in a safe, non-chemical manner. It is also safe for the skin and eyes of your child. Its effectiveness has been proven in independent scientific studies among children with head lice.

How Lice Attack Works:

1. Removes the head lice
2. Lice Attack aids in the egg removal process
3. Hair appears shiny and conditioned

Lice Attack shampoo is made from coconut oil derivatives
Lice Attack is a product consisting of a special shampoo and headlice removal comb
Lice Attack conditions the hair, making it flexible, shiny and easy to comb

Manufacturer: PM consumer Products AG
www.pronovamedical.com

Distributor: Manx Healthcare Ltd.
www.manxhealthcare.com

28-07-2005

Directions

How to use Lice Attack:

Please follow all the steps in the order listed

Step 1. Apply the Lice Attack shampoo to dry hair
Use the shampoo to day 1, day 7 and day 14. Use sufficient shampoo to cover all the hair. The amount will depend on the length of the hair but must saturate all hair down to the scalp surface. Apply the shampoo to dry hair.

Massage in well for the first 5 minutes, and then leave for a further 15 minutes to take effect. If a number of family members have head lice you should try to treat them all on the same day with Lice Attack in order to prevent new infestations.

Step 2. Rinse out the Lice Attack shampoo
Rinse the shampoo from the hair thoroughly using lukewarm water
As with any shampoo, avoid getting into the eyes and other mucous membranes
Cover children's eyes with a cloth before rinsing

Step 3. Remove eggs and head lice using the Lice Attack comb
Divide the hair into four sections, from the forehead to the neck and from ear to ear. For long hair you can braid each section. Treat the four sections separately with the Lice Attack comb

• Lift the hair slightly away from the scalp and push it aside a little so that the scalp can be seen.
• Take the comb and position the teeth as closely as possible to the scalp.
• From the scalp slowly comb downward away from the head until the ends of the hair.
• Force any eggs you may encounter off the hair with the comb.
• Any hair that is free of eggs can be pushed to the side.

• During combing, frequently clear the comb of eggs using a tissue or some cotton wool.
• Treat all four sections as described above.
• Always comb from the scalp downward to prevent new - infestations!
• If the hair starts to dry, re-dampen it with water.
• After this check the hair for eggs one more time using the magnifying glass built into the plastic Lice Attack comb.

Apply to the hair on day 1, day 7 and day 14.

Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 on the seventh and fourteenth day. This ensures that the lifecycle of the head lice is completely broken. All lice present are removed. Should any nits (eggs) remain any lice hatching from these eggs will be effectively removed during the second or third application and combing. This way you can be sure that all head lice and nits have gone. It is perfectly safe to repeat the process a number of times.

After final treatment, continue to watch for re-infestation by checking the hair using the comb.

Warnings

Check before you use the shampoo:

• Lice Attack is suitable for adults and children from two years of age
• For external use only

Side Effects:
Lice Attack"' does not have any side effects. Lice Attack should not be used if the person in question is sensitive to any of the ingredients.

Lice Attack is not harmful for skin and eyes, if the combing lotion does come into contact with the skin or eyes wash with warm water.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
Lice Attack can be used without problems during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Storing Lice Attack:
Please store safely, at room temperature, and out of the sight and reach of children.

Warnings:
For external use only

Extra InfoWhat exactly are head lice?
Head lice are bloodsucking insects without wings. They are parasites that feed on human blood. Head lice have 'specialized in living on human heads. The specially shaped body and small oval head ensure that the louse can move easily through the hair on your head. The higher the temperature, the faster the lice can move. Head lice have six legs, which they can use to attach themselves to the hair. Generally speaking, head lice and nits can more easily be found behind the ears, along the hairline and in the neck, as these areas are warm and dark. The colour of the louse can vary from sandy-coloured to nearly black. After they have fed on blood they become dark red. Head lice occur most frequently in children aged 5 to 12.

The eggs of the head louse are called 'nits'. Eggs can survive for around seven days.

The life of a head louse is relatively short; under normal circumstances head lice live an average of 30 days. The life cycle has three stages: egg, nymph and adult. In its lifetime, a female louse will lay 100 to 300 eggs, an average of 6 per day

The female louse attaches the eggs to the hair with a kind of glue, no more than 1 mm from the scalp. Eggs stay firmly attached to the hair, which means that the distance from the scalp increases as the hair grows. The position of the eggs compared to the scalp is a way of measuring the age of the eggs, with a distance from the scalp of 1 cm equating to 1 month old. Eggs are yellow-white to brown in colour and are about the size of a pinhead.

After a maximum of 10 days, a nymph emerges from the egg. After a maximum of 12 days, this nymph has become an adult louse, 3 - 4 mm in length.

The total development from egg to adult louse takes approximately 3 weeks. This means that in a relatively short period of time there can be a complete re-infestation if left untreated.

How can you tell if your child has head lice?
It is likely that you will notice the eggs before you notice the head lice. The eggs resemble yellow-brown flakes and are attached to the hair. Initially there is a good chance your child will notice nothing amiss, as the itching of the scalp does not start until some weeks after the head lice first appear. When checking for head lice (preferably with a magnifying glass), you should therefore always closely check the scalp itself. The step-by-step plan explains how best to check your child for head lice and eggs using the plastic comb.

The spread of head lice normally occurs through direct head-to-head contact within the family and in primary school. Head lice walk from head to head, they cannot jump or fly. Head lice can also spread via hats, scarves, coats, caps and hairbrushes. Pets do not play a part in transferring head lice. Even if your child is not complaining about itchiness, it is quite possible that he or she has already become infested with head lice, for instance at school. It is therefore extremely important to regularly check your child's head, especially if there is a head lice alert at school. Checking for head lice can be done using the plastic comb. The step-by-step plan explains how and when best to comb.

What are the consequences of a head lice infestation?
In a head lice infestation there are, on average, 10 living adult lice. However, on one head there may be hundreds of viable, dead and hatched eggs. When sucking blood, the lice excrete minute amounts of saliva. This saliva causes irritation and hypersensitivity of the scalp, leading to the well-known itchiness. Most head lice infestations result in the above problems. Other skin conditions like eczema may be exacerbated by the scratching.

What are the current treatment methods?
Many treatments for head lice contain chemical components and in some countries head lice have become resistant to these compounds. There are also a number of natural treatments based on vegetable oils, such as wheat germ oil and sunflower oil. The use of tea tree oil is also a well-known alternative treatment. The effectiveness of these treatments has not been proven in independent scientific studies.

What to do in case of head lice infestation?
You have discovered your child has head lice .. . now what? Below is a safe and structured step-by-step plan for effectively and safely combating a head lice infestation.

There is no reason to be embarrassed: having head lice has nothing to do with personal hygiene. It happens to every family!

Tell the school, neighbours and parents of friends that your child has head lice so that other parents can now also check their children for head lice, thus preventing further spread of the head lice infestation, which of course prevents your child being re-infected.

Hints & Tips

• Head lice are becoming increasingly resistant to chemical insecticides. Lice Attack controls resistant head lice.
• Use the plastic comb with fine teeth to check for head lice and eggs. It is very convenient to use the magnifying glass when doing so!
• Also use the comb for removing the eggs and head lice from the hair. The eggs don't itch, but must be brushed out to prevent a new infestation.
• It is best to check for head lice in a well-lit room, so that you can check the head properly!
• Combs, brushes and hair bands/accessories can be freed of head lice as hot water (60°C) kills most insects rapidly or by soaking them in a solution of Lice Attack and rinsing them under the tap.
• Once they have been cleared of head lice, the comb can be kept and re-used.
• Head lice will affect all hair except those completely coated with hair oil or sprays.
• Often there is an outbreak of head lice in schools just after the holidays.
• Because of the increased chance of head lice after holidays, it is advisable to check your child for head lice on the day after he or she returns to school. If you suspect your child may have head lice, use Lice Attack immediately and commence the Lice Attack step-by- step plan.
• Parents should also check each other for head lice! Because of lack of time, irritation, or feelings of guilt, there is not enough focus on the parents. Head lice are not so fussy that they only choose children's heads!!...

The Lifecycle of Head Lice
Head lice are bloodsucking insects without wings. They are parasites that feed on human blood. Head lice have six legs, which they use to attach themselves to the hair.

An adult louse is 3 - 4 mm long. Head lice eggs are called nits. The development of an egg into an adult louse takes approximately three weeks.

First the egg emerges, in 10 days, it becomes a nymph, which then takes 12 days to grow into an adult louse.

When sucking blood, head lice excrete minute amounts of saliva.

This may cause irritation and hypersensitivity of the scalp which, in turn, may cause itchiness after 4 to 6 weeks. Often you will discover the head lice because of this itchiness, or because you find eggs near to the skin. You will tend to find eggs before lice: they have the appearance of small, yellowish flakes. Head lice take on the colour of the hair and are therefore less visible.