Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lindane
Drug Class
Ectoparasiticides; Scabicides
Chemical Class
Benzene
What is Lice O Nil?
Uses
It is used to treat lice.
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzene
Lindane also known as gamma benzene, gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (γ-HCH), gammaxene, Gammallin and benzene hexachloride (BHC) . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzene. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Antiparasitic pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Lindane is 290.83. Its pKa is not ionizable.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
1 % — 8 hourly
As Required
2
Child · Topical
1 % — 8 hourly
As Required
Safety Alerts
Severely broken skin
Important Warnings
Penetrates skin and has potential for CNS irritation, infants, children, concurrent use with creams, oint-ments and oils, lotion is flammable
Side Effects
Rare: Mild skin reaction.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Lindane was found.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Lotion, Cream, Shampoo Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 237.5
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 237.5 per unit
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