retain RID Generic Name: Pyrethrins and Piperonyl Butoxide Gel and Liquid (pye REE thrins/pye PEER i nil) Brand Name: Lice Treatment, RID Overview Side Effects Dosage Reviews Q & A More Uses of RID: It is used to treat lice. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take RID? If you have an allergy to pyrethrins, piperonyl butoxide, ragweed, chrysanthemums, or any other part of RID (pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide gel and liquid). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Head Lice: 11 Tips That Parents Are Itching To Know What are some things I need to know or do while I take RID? Tell all of your health care providers that you take RID. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If this medicine is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using RID while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (RID) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert. Do not take RID by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn). If you get this medicine in any of these areas, rinse well with water. Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wet hair or affected part with water before putting on. Lightly coat hair or affected part. Work into hair and scalp or affected skin gently. Leave on for 10 minutes. Do not cover while RID is on. After 10 minutes, use a little warm water and soap or shampoo on hair and lather. Rinse fully. Dry with a towel. Use special nit comb or tweezers to get rid of dead nits (lice eggs) from hair. Wash all bedding, towels, and recently worn clothes in hot water or have them dry cleaned. What do I do if I miss a dose? Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad irritation where this medicine is used. Eye irritation. What are some other side effects of RID? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Irritation where RID is used. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out RID? Store at room temperature. Protect from heat. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take RID or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to RID (pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide gel and liquid). This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about RID (piperonyl butoxide / pyrethrins topical) Side Effects Dosage Information Support Group 1 Review Add your own review/rating Drug class: topical anti-infectives Consumer resources Rid Topical (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Lice Treatment , A-200 Lice Treatment , Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1 , Triple X Pediculicide , ... +6 more Professional resources Pyrethrins with Piperonyl Butoxide (AHFS Monograph) Other Formulations Rid Pediculicide RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces Related treatment guides Head Lice Lice Drug Status Rx OTC Availability Rx and/or OTC N Pregnancy Category Not classified N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug RID Rating 1 User Review 5.0 /10 1 User Review 5.0 Rate it! 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