Lyclear Creme Rinse

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Pharmacy Only: Non-prescription
  • Company:

    Chefaro Ireland DAC
  • Status:

    Updated
  • Legal Category:

    Supply through pharmacy only
  • Active Ingredient(s):

    *Additional information is available within the SPC or upon request to the company

Updated on 25 October 2024

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ie-spc-clean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Updated on 25 October 2024

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ie-pl-clean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 19 February 2024

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ie-spc-clean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling

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Updated on 19 February 2024

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ie-pl-clean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose

Updated on 24 January 2023

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ie-spc-approved-18-03-2021.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Document format updated

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Updated on 19 March 2021

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ie-spc-approved-18-03-2021.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Updated on 19 March 2021

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ie-pl-approved-18-03-2021.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - excipient warnings
  • Change to section 6 - what the product contains
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

Updated on 03 December 2019

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ie-spc-approved November 2019.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
  • Change to MA holder contact details

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Section 4.2 Posology and method of administration 

Addition of the following text: If after 7-10 days of treatment with permethrin living lice are found, treatment with permethrin should be repeated. If after 14-20 days infestation is still active treatment with an alternative product should be considered.

Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions

Addition of the following text: Treatment failure and resistance development

Varying clinical success rates to permethrin in the treatment of head lice have been observed geographically and over time. Factors associated with treatment failure include incorrect dosing or administration errors, lack of concurrent treatment of household members, and re-infestation from community contacts. Furthermore, resistance to permethrin has been detected. However, no clear correlation could be established between lack of efficacy and mutations known to confer pyrethroid resistance. Official guidance on the appropriate use of pediculicide agents should be considered.

Section 4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

Addition of the following text: Pregnancy

For precautionary reasons, the use of Lyclear Crème Rinse during pregnancy should be avoided unless physically acting treatment alternatives were ineffective and/or treatment with permethrin is required due to the woman's clinical condition.

Other changes are:

Change to the MAH address and also change of the revision date

Updated on 03 December 2019

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Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility
  • Change to section 3 - how to take/use
  • Change to MA holder contact details

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In section 2 Pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility

Addition of text: For precautionary reasons, you should not use Lyclear Crème Rinse during pregnancy unless your doctor advises you to do so.

in section 3 how to use

Addition of text: If after 7-10 days of treatment with permethrin living lice are found, treatment with permethrin should be repeated. If after 14-20 days living lice are still found, the treating physician should be consulted to consider appropriate alternative treatment options.

The MAH address was also updated.

Updated on 12 August 2019

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ie-mockup-leaflet.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
  • Change to section 2 - use in children and adolescents
  • Change to section 4 - possible side effects

Updated on 05 July 2019

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PIL_15823_369.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
  • Change to section 2 - use in children and adolescents
  • Change to section 4 - possible side effects

Updated on 05 July 2019

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ie-spc-clean Approved June 2019.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects

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Updated on 01 August 2018

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Lyclear Creme Rinse.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose

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Updated on 17 November 2017

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for new product

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Updated on 17 November 2017

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
  • Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container

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Section 6.5 has been changed to: "...bottle consisting of low density polyethylene and high density polyethylene, fitted with a polypropylene disc-top".

Updated on 16 June 2017

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Section 7, Address updated to:

Chefaro Ireland DAC,
Treasury Building,

Lower Grand Canal Street,
Dublin 2

Ireland

Updated on 14 June 2017

File name

PIL_15823_369.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • New PIL for new product

Updated on 14 June 2017

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

Updated on 19 November 2015

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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4.2 Posology and method of administration

 

Topical preparation – applied to scalp and hair.

Adults and Children over 6 months of age

Lyclear Crème Rinse should be used after hair has been washed with a mild non conditioning shampoo and towelled dry. The bottle should be shaken thoroughly and enough Lyclear Crème Rinse applied to saturate the hair and scalp. Particular attention should be given to areas behind the ears and at the nape of the neck.

Lyclear Crème Rinse should be left on the hair for 10 minutes before rinsing the hair thoroughly with water. The hair should then be dried in the usual way.

One bottle of Lyclear Crème Rinse is sufficient for shoulder length hair of average thickness. More may be applied if required and, although no maximum dose has been defined, it is unlikely that two bottles will be required for any one course of treatment.

 

If necessary, a second application can be done 7 or 14 days afterwards.

 

Residual activity may persist for up to six weeks.

It is not necessary to remove dead eggs or nits except for cosmetic purposes. A fine toothed comb may be used if desired.

Use in the Elderly

          Lyclear Crème Rinse is suitable for use in the elderly.

 

4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

 

Lyclear Crème Rinse may be used as normal in asthmatics, however, contact your doctor or pharmacist before commencing treatment if you have any particular concerns.

Neither Permethrin nor Lyclear Crème Rinse are irritants to the eyes. However, should Lyclear Crème Rinse be accidentally introduced into the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Children under 6 months of age should be treated on the advice of a doctor.

Nursing staff who routinely use Lyclear Crème Rinse may wish to wear gloves and avoid any possible irritation to the hands.

Permethrin is not affected by the chlorine in swimming baths, so normal swimming activities may continue after use.

 

 

As for other products used for the treatment of head lice, resistance can occur. After one week the result of the treatment is checked. If one finds still living lice, one can repeat the treatment with the same product. If after 14 days it is certain that the infestation is still active, it is best to switch to another active product.

 

 

 

4.8 Undesirable effects

 

General Summary of the Most Important Side Effects

 

Lyclear Crème Rinse is generally well tolerated with a low potential for inducing skin reactions. In a few individuals erythema, rash, pruritus and/or irritation of the scalp has been reported following application of the Crème Rinse, but as an infection with head lice is often associated with such scalp irritation, it is difficult in most instances to determine the underlying cause.

If severe or prolonged signs and symptoms of scalp irritation, skin discomfort, or other undesirable effects occur in association with the use of Lyclear Crème Rinse it should be brought to the attention of a doctor or pharmacist.

Very rarely cases of alopecia have been reported.

Direct contacts should be checked for signs of head lice infection and treated if necessary.

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. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via HPRA Pharmacovigilance Earlsfort Terrace, IRL - Dublin 2; Tel: +353 1 6764971; Fax: +353 1 6762517. Website: www.hpra.ie; E-mail: medsafety@hpra.ie.

 

 

 

10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT 

 
   November 2015

 

 

Updated on 18 November 2015

Reasons for updating

  • Change to side-effects
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 23 August 2013

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder

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In section 7 (Marketing Authorisation Holder), the address of the MAH has been updated.

Updated on 20 August 2013

Reasons for updating

  • New PIL for medicines.ie

Updated on 30 August 2012

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for medicines.ie

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