HEDRIN

Adults and children (aged six months and above) For topical external use only Apply sufficient lotion to cover dry hair from the base to the tip to ensure that no part of the scalp is left uncovered. Work into the hair spreading the liquid evenly from roots to tips.

Allow hair to dry naturally. Hedrin should be left on hair for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight. Wash out with normal shampoo, rinsing thoroughly with water. Repeat the treatment after seven days. Children under the age of six months should only be treated under medical supervision.

Dimeticone is usually well tolerated. Minor adverse events include skin irritation, an itchy or flaky scalp and irritation around the eyes. Single cases of hair loss have been reported. Signs of hypersensitivity reactions including rash, urticaria, generalised pruritus, and breathing difficulties.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard.

Discontinue at the first appearance of a skin rash or any other signs of local or general hypersensitivity. g. rashes, urticaria, generalised pruritus, breathing difficulties), the product should be shampooed off immediately, and if symptoms do not resolve, medical advice sought.

For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes but if accidentally introduced into the eyes, flush with water. Hedrin 4% cutaneous solution is combustible when on the hair and in direct contact with an open flame or other source of ignition; therefore during treatment hair should be kept away from open flames or other sources of ignition.

The labels and leaflets will state: “Warning:

Keep hair away from sources of ignition, especially naked flames and burning cigarettes, whilst being treated with Hedrin®. Treated hair can readily burn if ignited”.

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients