Lindane: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Lindane is an organochlorine treatment for lice and scabies. It is a prescription medicine used for head lice and scabies. In Pakistan it is available as cream, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Lindane works

Lindane is absorbed by lice and scabies mites and overstimulates their nervous system, causing paralysis and death. It can also pass through human skin, especially if the skin is broken or the product is left on too long, which is why it carries a risk of effects on the brain and nerves.

What is Lindane used for?

• Head lice and scabies

Lindane lotion or shampoo is used to treat head lice and scabies, but only when safer first-choice treatments such as permethrin cannot be used or have not worked. Because it can affect the nervous system, it is kept as a second-line option and must be used exactly as directed by a doctor.

Side effects of Lindane

When Lindane is used correctly, side effects are usually limited to the skin, for example:

• Skin irritation or itching
• Burning or stinging
• Rash
• Dry skin

Seek emergency help for fits, severe dizziness, unusual drowsiness, confusion or trembling after using it.

Precautions and warnings

• It should not be used on premature babies or people with uncontrolled epilepsy, and extra caution is needed for babies, children, older people and anyone with low body weight.
• Apply it once only as directed and do not reapply, even if itching continues, as scabies itch can last for weeks after the mites are killed.
• Do not use it on broken, raw or inflamed skin or straight after a hot bath, as more of the medicine is absorbed.
• Keep it away from the eyes, mouth and nose, and wear gloves when applying it to someone else.
• Avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless a doctor confirms there is no suitable alternative.

Frequently asked questions about Lindane

What is the price of Lindane in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Lindane products currently in stock range from Rs 96 to Rs 325 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Scabene Cream 50gm at Rs 96. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Lindane are available in Pakistan?

Lindane is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Lice (Wilson`s Pharmaceuticals), Scabene (Stiefel Labroatories Pak Ltd) and Lice-o-nil (Wilson`s Pharmaceuticals).

Do I need a prescription for Lindane?

Yes. Lindane is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Lindane be used during pregnancy?

Avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless a doctor confirms there is no suitable alternative.

Are all Lindane brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Lindane in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Lindane brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Lindane from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.