- Wash hair with a shampoo without conditioner. ...
- Towel dry hair so it is damp but not wet.
- Shake the bottle of Nix® well.
- Completely saturate the hair and scalp with Nix®. ...
- Keep Nix® out of the eyes. ...
- Leave Nix® on the hair for 10 minutes, but no longer.
- Rinse with warm water.
- Towel dry hair and comb out tangles.
How long do you leave Nix in your hair?
Nix is safe above 2 months old. Leave the shampoo on for a full 10 minutes. If you don't, it won't kill all the lice. Then rinse the hair well with water and dry it with a towel.
How long does it take Nix to kill lice?
After 10 minutes, the medicine is rinsed off. Nix Creme Rinse® kills lice, but not the nits. It is the favored medicine because it may continue to kill newly hatched lice for a few days after treatment. A second treatment is needed on day 9 to kill newly hatched lice.
Do you apply Nix to wet or dry hair?
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How long after lice treatment can I wash my hair?
Do not re–wash the hair for 1–2 days after the lice medicine is removed.
What happens if you use Nix too much?
Call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, stinging, redness, or swelling after applying Nix Lice Control.
How long do lice live on mattress?
1-2 daysJust like with mattresses, lice can only live on any bedding—whether it's sheets, pillows, or comforters—for 1-2 days. Without a human scalp as a source for food (blood) for longer than 1-2 days, lice cannot survive.
Can I leave Nix on overnight?
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).
Do lice eggs pop if dead?
There is no way to look at a nit with the naked eye and determine if it is dead or alive. And although some people claim it does, popping them does not prove that one way or the other either. They are just too small. The only proof is when they don't hatch 7-10 days later.
Does Nix work after one treatment?
One treatment with Nix kills all the lice. Nits (lice eggs) do not spread lice. Most treated nits (lice eggs) are dead after the first treatment with Nix. The others will be killed with the 2nd treatment.
Do you have to comb hair after lice treatment?
Many prescription head lice treatments target nits along with adult head lice. If you used a product like this, no combing is necessary unless you can't wait to get rid of the dead shells.
How do I clean my house after lice?
Wash items on a hot water cycle and dry on high heat for at least twenty minutes. The heated wash and dry will remove and kill any lice left. Carpets, mattresses, and flooring can simply be vacuumed and cleaned with everyday cleaning products.
Should you shampoo after lice treatment?
You do not need to use regular shampoo or conditioner after the lice treatment. In fact, it is best to not shampoo again for 2 days, in order to give the medicine time to work. The medicine will kill the live lice bugs, generally within 12 hours. Comb your child's hair.