Pair Plus - Instructions For Using Aerosol, Price, Reviews, Analogues

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Couple plus

Pair plus: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Para plus

ATX code: P03AC04

Active ingredient: permethrin (permethrin), malathion (malathion), piperonyl butoxide (piperonyl butoxide)

Producer: Alfa Omega SrL (France), Aerofarm (France)

Description and photo update: 2018-21-11

Pair plus is a combined drug with anti-pediculosis action.

Release form and composition

Dosage form - aerosol for external use: oily transparent solution with a yellowish tinge, has a slight characteristic odor; sprayed in the form of small particles (in a cardboard box 1 aerosol aluminum can 116 g with a continuous valve and a spray device).

Active substances in 1 bottle (116 g):

• malathion - 0.29 g;
• piperonyl butoxide - 2.32 g;
• permethrin - 0.58 g.

Auxiliary components: propellant HFA 134a - 58 g; isododecane - 54.81 g

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

A pair of plus is one of the combined drugs used in the treatment of head lice of the scalp.

The pharmacological action of the drug is due to the insecticidal properties of the active substances:

• malathion - is an organophosphorus insecticide;
• piperonyl butoxide - enhances the effect of permethrin;
• permethrin - is a neurotoxic insect poison.

Indications for use

According to the instructions, Para plus is prescribed for the treatment of head lice of the scalp (the action applies to lice and nits).

Contraindications

Absolute:

• bronchial asthma;
• age up to 2.5 years;
• individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

Relative (treatment should be carried out under medical supervision):

• pregnancy;
• lactation period.

Instructions for use Pair plus: method and dosage

Aerosol Para plus is intended for external use.

The drug is sprayed onto the scalp and the entire hair length by short-term pressing on the spray device of the balloon.

The exposure time of the drug is 10 minutes, while the head should not be covered. After that, the hair must be washed with shampoo. Dead insects after the end of the procedure must be combed out with a frequent comb.

In case of extensive infection, it is recommended to repeat the treatment after a week.

Side effects

Possible local side reactions: very rarely - a slight burning / tingling sensation of the scalp.

Overdose

There are no data on cases of overdose.

special instructions

Aerosol Steam Plus should be sprayed in a well ventilated area. During the procedure, you must be away from fire.

Avoid contact of the solution with eyes and mucous membranes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with warm water.

To avoid re-infection, all textiles with which the patient has come in contact should be treated, including hats, pillows, collars.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

A couple plus during pregnancy / breastfeeding can only be used as directed by a doctor after evaluating the ratio of the expected benefit to the potential risk.

Pediatric use

For patients under 2.5 years of age, the drug is not prescribed.

Drug interactions

There is no data on possible drug interactions in the case of the simultaneous use of other drugs.

Analogs

The analogues of Para plus are: Pedilin, Nittifor, Pedex, Spray-Pax, Permethrin, Spregal, Itaks, Permin, Medifox, Khigia.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store at temperatures up to 30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

The shelf life is 5 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews about Couple Plus

According to reviews, Para plus, subject to the dosing regimen, is a safe and effective drug. Convenient use, economical consumption are noted. In some cases, local side effects may develop. Of the shortcomings, they most often indicate an unpleasant odor, high cost and the absence of a comb in the kit.

Price for Pair plus in pharmacies

The approximate price for a Pair plus (1 bottle per package) is 389-570 rubles.

Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author

Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!