Miticoan is a medicine used to remove lice and nits and in the treatment of scabies, which is applied locally in a liquid or soap.
The active ingredient in this remedy is benzyl benzoate and can be found in pharmacies with the names Parasimed, Acarsan, Benzotisan, Sarnilab or Zilaben, for example. It is marketed by the Aché laboratory and can be purchased without a prescription.
The miticoan costs about 10 reais in cash and 12 reais in soap
Miticoan is indicated for the treatment of pediculosis, i. e. when there are lice and nits in the hair and for scabies, commonly known as scabies.
Miticoan can be used in liquid or soap, in the case of a liquid solution for children up to 2 years old, it is advisable to dilute 1 part of the product in 2 parts of water and between 2 and 12 years dilute 1 part. product in 1 part water. No adult dilution is necessary.
You should wash your hair, apply a sufficient amount of product and leave it on your head for 3 minutes. Nits and lice should be removed with a thin comb.
In the case of scabies, it is recommended to apply the product to the body after bathing and leave to act overnight and the next day take a new bath, in the case of using soap wash the affected area with plenty of foam. and let stand for 5 minutes, then wash the skin.
The main side effects include itching and rashes
The use of miticoan is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation should also not be used for skin lesions, sores and burns.