Derbac M Liquid – Treatment for Lice & Scabies

Derbac M Liquid is a proven treatment for head lice, pubic lice (crab lice) and scabies, including their eggs. The active ingredient, Malathion 0.5% w/w, effectively eliminates lice and mites while remaining gentle on the skin.

Key Features:

• Suitable for sensitive skin and asthma sufferers

• Can be used from 6 months of age

• Contains Malathion 0.5% w/w

• You must be over 18 years old to purchase this product

How to Use:
For Head Lice:
Apply to dry hair, ensuring the scalp is fully covered. Work evenly from root to tip and allow to dry naturally. After 12 hours or the next day, wash hair as normal and use a nit comb while hair is still wet to remove dead lice and eggs. Repeat after 7 days.

For Scabies:
Apply a thin layer to the entire skin surface. In adults, it may not be necessary to apply above the neck. For children under 2 years, apply a light film to the scalp, face, and ears, avoiding eyes and mouth. Leave on for 24 hours, and if any area is washed during this time, reapply immediately. Repeat after 7 days.

For pubic lice (crabs), please refer to the patient information leaflet provided.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:
Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Warnings:
1. Hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients.
2. Not to be used on infants less than six months old except on medical advice.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
1.  The eyes should be well protected during the application and washing of hair.
2.  Persons applying this product should wear rubber gloves so that their continued direct contact is avoided.
3.  All members of the household of the patients should be treated, preferably simultaneously.
4.  The source of infestation should be sought and treated.
5.  This product is poisonous if ingested.  If accidentally swallowed, contact your local doctor or hospital immediately.
6.  Prolonged continued application should be avoided.  It should not be used more than once a week and for not more than
three consecutive weeks.
7.  Keep out of reach of children.
8.  Children under the age of 6 months should only be treated under medical supervision.
9.  The lotion should not be applied to damaged skin except after medical consultation.
10.  This product contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) which may cause
allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.

Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.