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Asking for Other, Female, 7 years old, Rawalpindi

Is Ivermite tablet safe for 7 and 10 year old baby girls? My nieces have lice for years. We have tried all anti lice shampoos and home remedies, coopex etc but their hair are still full of lice. We are helpless now, what to do.Kindly answer my query. Thank you.

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Dermatologist in Karachi - Dr. Brig Rtd Ajmal Rashid

Dr. Brig Rtd Ajmal Rashid - Dermatologist

MBBS, D Derm, MCPS, FCPS | Karachi

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Some studies have shown safety of Ivermactin in children ( above 15kg). But some doctors dont recommended its use in children. Ivermactin has been used in children under compelling circumstances

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Thank you for replying.
Sir should we give or not? Or any alternative medicine?

3 years ago

Dermatologist in Rawalpindi - Dr. Deeba Sattar Khan

Dr. Deeba Sattar Khan - Dermatologist

MBBS, DIP Dermatology (UK), PRP Expert | Rawalpindi

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Its not recommended for this age group. Most antilice shampoos are used in a wrong way thts Y thry don't work. I need to see the patient for proper treatment.
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