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Topical anti-infectives

Xeglyze

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Medically Reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Jul 14, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: abametapir

Drug class: Topical anti-infectives

Dosage form: lotion

Availability: Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available

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Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

What is Xeglyze?

Xeglyze is a prescription medicine used to get rid of head lice in people 6 months of age and older.

After Xeglyze is rinsed off, a fine-tooth comb may be used to remove dead lice and nits from the hair and scalp. All personal items exposed to the hair or lice should be washed in hot water or dry-cleaned. See How do I stop the spread of lice? at the end of the Xeglyze Instructions for Use that comes with your prescription.

It is not known if Xeglyze is safe and effective in children under 6 months of age.

Warnings

Xeglyze is for use on scalp hair and scalp only. Do not use Xeglyze in your mouth, eyes, or vagina.

Before using Xeglyze

Before you use Xeglyze, tell your healthcare provider if you or your child:

  • have any skin conditions or sensitivities
  • have any other medical conditions
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Xeglyze can harm your unborn baby
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Xeglyze passes into your breast milk.
Xeglyze pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail)

How should I use Xeglyze?

See the Instructions for Use that come with your prescription for detailed information about the right way to apply Xeglyze.

  • Use Xeglyze exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the treatment that is right for you. Do not change your treatment without talking to your healthcare provider.
  • Use Xeglyze on dry hair.
  • Completely cover all of your hair and scalp with Xeglyze.
  • Children will need an adult to apply Xeglyze for them.
  • Do not swallow Xeglyze. If swallowed, call your Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
  • Do not get Xeglyze into your eyes. If Xeglyze gets in your eye, gently flush with water. Wash your hands after you apply Xeglyze.
  • You may shampoo your hair any time after the treatment.
  • When you complete your dose of Xeglyze, do not use Xeglyze again. Throw away any unused Xeglyze. Do not flush Xeglyze down sink or toilet.
Detailed Xeglyze dosage information

How should I use Xeglyze

See the Instructions for Use that come with your prescription for detailed information about the right way to apply Xeglyze.

  • Use Xeglyze exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the treatment that is right for you. Do not change your treatment without talking to your healthcare provider.
  • Use Xeglyze on dry hair.
  • Completely cover all of your hair and scalp with Xeglyze.
  • Children will need an adult to apply Xeglyze for them.
  • Do not swallow Xeglyze. If swallowed, call your Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
  • Do not get Xeglyze into your eyes. If Xeglyze gets in your eye, gently flush with water. Wash your hands after you apply Xeglyze.
  • You may shampoo your hair any time after the treatment.
  • When you complete your dose of Xeglyze, do not use Xeglyze again. Throw away any unused Xeglyze. Do not flush Xeglyze down sink or toilet.
Detailed Xeglyze dosage information

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Xeglyze Dosage information (more detail)

Before Taking

Before you use Xeglyze, tell your healthcare provider if you or your child:

  • have any skin conditions or sensitivities
  • have any other medical conditions
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Xeglyze can harm your unborn baby
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Xeglyze passes into your breast milk.
Xeglyze pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail)

Xeglyze side effects

The most common side effects of Xeglyze include:

  • Redness of the skin or scalp
  • Rash
  • Burning sensation of the skin
  • Skin irritation
  • Vomiting
  • Eye irritation
  • Itchy scalp
  • Changes in your hair color

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See more: Xeglyze Side Effects

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