Amazing Jing for Life: Bid Farewell to Lice with Kwell Shampoo

Bid Farewell to Lice with Kwell Shampoo

"Kuto Farewell with Kwell"

One of the primary worries of being a parent is that having discovered that our child is inflicted with lice or "Kuto" in Tagalog. As we all know, having those is not actually healthy physically and psychologically for the affected individuals.

If we happen to see our kids continuously or intermittently scratching their heads we all feel alarmed right?! Then we instantly do an occular of their scalps and hair. So what do we usually do, upon discovering that they're positive with head lice and nits (lice eggs)?

A head louse can survive up to 4 weeks on a person's head and lay 10 eggs a day. Since that means lice can multiply fast, it's a good idea to treat head lice quickly.

PCTO : kidshealth.org

They spread from person to person when people's heads touch or after sharing things like hats and other clothing, combs, brushes, headbands, or barrettes. Lice can live up to 2 days without feeding on a person, so you also can get lice from pillowcases, sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, and other bedding.

So the much better way of avoiding ang preventing lice is to try not to keep in close contact like a head to head contact with anyone most especially with suspected lice and nits on their hair. Strictly no sharing of combs, brushes, hats, scarves, ties, ribbons, clips, helmets and other personal items.

I know maybe some of you are aware of these home remedies I am going to share:

A. We use "suyod" or a kind of comb that's very fine to to sweep away all those lice and nits harboring on their heads. Very conventional, right?!

B. Have you also ever tried using or applying vinegar? They say it loosens up the nits.

C.They say if you coat the hair with a petroleum jelly, olive oil or mayonnaise and leave it overnight under a showercap, it helps too. But can you imagine how greasy and unsightly it could be most especially for our kids?

And now, I wanna share with you one sure thing to get rid of those lice and nits!

Kwell Shampoo by Aspen Philippines

When it comes to lice treatment, there is Permethrin (Kwell) Shampoo, the medicated shampoo for the treatment of head lice and their eggs (kuto at lisa) and prevention for those at risk.

How to use Permethrin (Kwell) Shampoo:

Wet the Hair

Shake the bottle/open the sachet. Place an ample amount of Permethrin (Kwell) shampoo and lather it in the hair thoroughly. Make sure that all parts of the head, hair and scalp and even the back of the ears and neck are treated.

Leave for 10 minutes and wash thoroughly after.

Dry the hair by using a towel.

Special Precautions: Avoid contact w/ eyes
or mucous membranes. May cause skin
irritation, allergic reaction & local skin
reactions (contact dermatitis). Not for
prophylactic/regular use. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly >70 yr.
Availability: 10mL sachet, 30mL Bottle,
60mL Bottle

If other members of the family have lice, treat them as well with Permetrhin (Kwell) to avoid the spread of lice.

Permethrin (Kwell) also is more economical. Use it once to get rid of lice then repeat after 7 days to make sure that no nits have been left and that’s it. No need to do maintenance washes.

Kaya, Dito ka na sa Aprubado! Sa Permethrin (Kwell), Isang Hugas. Kuto Todas!

Aspen Philippines, a subsidiary of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited, is Africa’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer and the biggest listed pharmaceutical group in the healthcare sector of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Aspen Philippines aims to make high-quality branded medicines available to Filipino patients at affordable cost.

In the Philippines, Aspen Consumer Healthcare’s portfolio includes Permethrin (Kwell) for head lice & scabies; Dequalinium Chloride (Dequadin) for sore throat; Valda Pastilles for soothing & cooling the throat; and Bio-Oil for scar, stretchmark and uneven skin tone.

As part of their healthcare services, they reach out to consumers in various touch points to share their products’ offerings. They conduct nationwide school, community and industrial tours to create health awareness among Filipinos and their families.

Kwell Shampoo visited Brgy. Calero in Malolos, Bulacan headed by Mr. Ace T. Itchon, CEO-Aspen Philippines and Vice Mayor Gilbert Gatchalian last January 19, 2018.

One of Aspen’s healthcare programs called “ Kwella sa Es-Kwella at Komunidad” was established in 2013 as a response to the Dept. of Education’s (DepEd) need for information campaign on proper hygiene and treatment for pediculosis (head lice). For the past 4 years, Aspen Philippines has conducted series of educational tours. In 2017, they have visited 630 schools, participated by about 12,000 students, teachers, school staff and parents.

In 2015, Aspen Philippines was awarded by Aspen Asia the Asia’s Community Involvement Award for their delousing activity of 150 children in Barangay Barangka, Mandaluyong City. Permethrin (Kwell) is the Number One head lice treatment certified by IMS Health.

The above program was institutionalized by Aspen Philippines as a result of the 2012 DepEd & University of the Philippines (UP) statistics which revealed that pediculosis (head lice) is ranked as the 2nd most common ailment among public school children aged 7-12 years old. Based on DepEd data, almost 9M or 84% of students are afflicted with head lice.

While it seems like a small problem, pediculosis presents a negative impact on children’s self- confidence. It is one of the causes of absenteeism, loss of concentration, attentiveness and poor academic performance. That is why it is imperative that we treat them right away and make our kids enjoy school without the worry of lice.