Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Kwell
- Thionex
Canadian Brand Name
- Kwellada Lotion 1
- Lindane
- Pms-Lindane
Descriptions
Lindane , formerly known as gamma benzene hexachloride, is an insecticide and is used to treat scabies and lice infestations.
Lindane cream and lotion are usually used to treat only scabies infestation. Lindane shampoo is used to treat only lice infestations.
Lindane is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2022
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