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Actavis Lice Treatment

Head lice are parasitic insects that live in human hair and feed on human blood. There are dozens of over-the-counter treatments available to treat lice, including one from a company called Actavis.

  1. Actavis

    • Actavis is a company specializing in generic medications. It released its own lice treatment, which is made up of 1 percent permethrin lotion, a pesticide proven to kill lice.

    Effects on eggs

    • According to shopinprivate.com, a retailer that carries the Actavis brand, one treatment kills lice eggs (also known as nits) and prevents reinfestation for up to 14 days if used properly.

    Body lice (crabs)

    • This treatment has also proven effective on body lice, also known as crab lice because of their more rounded shape.

    Equivalent

    • According to the Actavis website, the brand equivalent is Nix Lice Treatment.

    Advantages

    • Actavis can be special ordered through any pharmacy and is often cheaper than the brand name, with the same results.

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