Healthcare Professionals' Information

4% Dimeticone - effectiveness without restrictions

Hedrin is a novel and highly effective method of eradicating head lice which offers considerable benefits to clinicians and their patients.

Clinical trials have demonstrated 4% Dimeticone's superiority to 0.5% malathion¹ and its effectiveness in large scale tests in-vivo².

For further information about Hedrin please visit the Contact page or call the Nice Pak Products Healthcare or Pharmacy Department on 03 9553 4100.


A study into head lice management in the UK

Getting Ahead of Head Lice, addresses current thinking on head lice management in the UK to investigate whether best practice and the latest advice is being adopted.

The Hedrin Report: Getting Ahead of Head Lice

Hedrin clinical trials

Efficacy of 4% Dimeticone
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7505/1423

Superiority to 0.5% Malathion
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0001127

Mode of Action demonstration
Report and video

Mode of Action Brochure
Downloadable PDF




Use only as directed. Always read the label. If symptoms persist consult a healthcare professional.