- Price
- Indications
- How to use
- Treatment of pediculosis
- Scabies Treatment
- Side effects
- Contraindications
Miticoçan is a medicine used to eliminate lice and nits and in the treatment of scabies, being topically applied in liquid or soap.
The active ingredient of this remedy is benzyl benzoate and can be found in pharmacies with the names Parasimed, Acarsan, Benzotisan, Sarnilab or Zilaben, for example. Miticoçan is marketed by the Aché laboratory and can be purchased without a prescription.
Price
Miticoçan costs about 10 reais in liquid and 12 reais in soap.
Indications
Miticoçan is indicated for the treatment of pediculosis, which is when there are lice and nits in the hair and for Scabies, popularly known as scabies.
How to use
Miticoçan can be used in liquid or soap. In the case of liquid solution for children up to 2 years, it is advisable to dilute 1 part of the product to 2 parts of water and between 2 and 12 years to dilute 1 part of the product to 1 part of water. adults dilution is not necessary.
Treatment of pediculosis
You should wash your hair, apply a sufficient amount of the product and leave it on your head for 3 minutes. Nits and lice should be removed with a fine comb.
Scabies Treatment
In the case of scabies, it is recommended to apply the product on the body after bathing and leave it on overnight and the next day, a new bath should be taken. If soap is used, wash the affected area with abundant foam and leave it for 5 minutes, then wash the skin.
Side effects
The main side effects include itching and rash.
Contraindications
The use of miticoçan is contraindicated in pregnancy and during breastfeeding. In addition, it should not be used when there are skin lesions, wounds and burns.
