Patient Information:
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
PYRETHRINS - Systemic
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
pyrethrins, piperonyl butoxide, chysanthemum plants or keresone or other
petroleum products. Also tell your healthcare care professional if you are
allergic to any other substances such as foods. preservatives or dyes.
2.Pregnancy-
Pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide may be absorbed through the skin.
However, this medicine has not shown to cause birth defects or other
problems in humans when used on the skin.
3. Breast-feeding-
Pyrethrins and pipronyl butoxide may be absorbed through the mothers
skin. However, it is not shown whether pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide
combination passes into breast milk..
Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast feed should
discuss this with their doctor.
4.Children-
Although there is no specific information comparing use of pyrethrin
combination in children with use in other age groups, this medicine
is not expected to cause different side effects or problems than
it does in adults.
5.Older adults-
There is no specific information comparing use of pyrethrin combination
in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected
to cause different side effects in older people than it does in younger adults.
6. Other medicines-
Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicine-
Infalammation of the skin - use with pyrethrins combination may make
the condition worse