Earlier this year, Meda Pharmaceuticals launched a head lice treatment, Linicin Lotion 15 min (dimethicone), for the elimination of head lice and nits. It is clinically proven as safe for use on children from the age of six months, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is also non-toxic and has no known allergens. Linicin works mechanically via its fast-acting ingredient, dimethicone, which blocks the lice’s uptake of oxygen, causing the louse to suffocate and die. It has also been proven in an in-vitro study that it impedes the development of nits – those that were exposed to Linicin did not hatch. Each bottle has an easy-applicator tip and contains 100ml of solution, enough for two applications, and comes with a louse comb for removing dead lice after treatment and checking other family members.
- Eliminates head lice and nits
- Comes in a bottle with an easy applicator tip and a fine-tooth steel comb
- Works in 15 minutes
- Suitable for adults, children over 6 months and pregnant or breastfeeding mums
- Is proven to be more than 99% effective in eliminating head lice and nits
- Contains no insecticides so there’s no risk of resistance
- Kills even insecticide-resistant lice strains
- Contains no cyclomethicone
- Has a neutral scent and is colourless
- Has very high consumer compliance: In a survey all the people tested said they would recommend the treatment to others