wrestle Ulesfia Generic Name: Benzyl Alcohol Lotion (BEN zil AL ka hol) Brand Name: Ulesfia Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Reviews More Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Ulesfia: It is used to treat head lice. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Ulesfia? If you have an allergy to benzyl alcohol or any other part of Ulesfia (benzyl alcohol lotion). 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. If your child is younger than 6 months of age. Do not give this medicine to an infant younger than 6 months of age. 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 Ulesfia 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 Ulesfia? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If Ulesfia is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. This medicine has benzyl alcohol in it. Benzyl alcohol may cause very bad and sometimes deadly side effects in newborns or infants. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine 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 (Ulesfia) best taken? Use Ulesfia 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. Wash your hands before and after use. Do not take this medicine by mouth. Use on your scalp and hair only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, ears, and eyes (may burn). Do not wet hair before putting on lotion. Cover eyes and face with a towel. Coat hair and scalp. Work into hair and scalp gently. Do not cover head while lotion is on hair. Leave on for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, fully rinse hair and scalp with water only. 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. If you get Ulesfia in your eyes, wash right away with water. If you have eye irritation that lasts or a change in eyesight, call your doctor. 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. Irritation where this medicine is used. Eye irritation. What are some other side effects of Ulesfia? 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: Itching. Redness. 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 Ulesfia? Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. 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 Ulesfia, 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 this medicine 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 Ulesfia. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. 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 Ulesfia (benzyl alcohol lotion). Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Ulesfia (benzyl alcohol topical) Side Effects Dosage Information Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 1 Review Add your own review/rating Drug class: topical anti-infectives Consumer resources Ulesfia Professional resources Ulesfia (AHFS Monograph) Ulesfia (FDA) Related treatment guides Head Lice Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug 8 years Approval History FDA approved 2009 Ulesfia Rating 1 User Review 8.0 /10 1 User Review 8.0 Rate it! Manufacturer Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc. 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