Aerosol A-Par is an insecticidal, anti-pediculosis, antiparasitic and anti-scabies agent. It is intended for disinfection of clothes, linen and personal belongings of patients, furnishings and premises in areas of scabies and lice, as well as in areas where bedbugs and fleas are spread. The drug has a number of contraindications, so it must be used very carefully, in strict accordance with the instructions supplied with it.
The drug “A-par” is well suited for the treatment of pediculosis
Pharmacological features
What is A-Par aerosol? The instructions state that this is a remedy used for infestation with head, body or pubic lice, as well as bedbugs, fleas and mites (scabies).
This product was developed specifically for the disinfection of household items, premises and textiles that cannot be washed or heat treated. It should not be used on skin or hair.
As mentioned above, the active component of the product in question is esdepalletrin. This substance is a powerful neurotoxin for parasites. It is harmful to them even in small concentrations. As for piperonyl butoxide, this component only enhances the effect of esdepalletrin.
Aerosol "A-Par", instructions for which will be presented below, is recommended for use in conjunction with the drug "Spregal". This combination is very effective in antiparasitic treatment. It is used to prevent re-infection after the main treatment of the disease has been carried out.
Answers to popular questions about the drug
Like any other drug against parasites, Para Plus raises questions among consumers, and detailed information about the product helps make a choice.
Expert opinion Alexandra Valerievna Doctor-Trichologist
Is Para Plus allowed during pregnancy?
No thorough and detailed studies have been conducted on the possibility of using the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, the drug is considered toxic and is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women for fear of adverse effects on the infant.
The use of the drug is justified only if the benefits from it cover the possible risk to the fetus or baby.
Does the drug help against pubic lice?
Pair plus helps not only with head lice, but also with underwear and pubic lice.
To get rid of pubic parasites, the product is applied to the hair of the pubic and groin area, while protecting the mucous membranes of the genitals. Leave the mixture on for 10 minutes, then wash off with soap. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
Important! With pubic lice, it is better to shave off all the hair - this will make it easier to get rid of lice.
What are the differences between spray and shampoo?
Para Plus spray and shampoo differ not only in their release form, but also in their composition, method of use, and storage conditions.
- The spray has three actives in its composition, while the shampoo only has two – Depalletrin and Piperonyl Butoxide;
- shampoo can only be used from 6 years of age, and spray - from 2.5 years;
- The instructions for the spray allow the use of the product by nursing and pregnant women, but the instructions for the shampoo strictly prohibit it.
What is more effective: spray or shampoo?
According to research results and consumer reviews, Para Plus spray has many more advantages over shampoo:
- more complete composition;
- low toxicity;
- age limits;
- Ease of use;
- efficiency;
- high efficiency.
Does nit treatment help?
The drug Para Plus has the same effect on adult parasites and their larvae. If the product turns out to be ineffective against nits, it means that errors were made during use, or the drug was expired.
Is Para Plus safe for children?
Para Plus is safe for children over 2.5 years old, but only if there is no allergy to any of the components of the product. Use the product according to the dosage regimen.
How often can I use Para Plus?
The drug Para Plus is used as needed. The composition of the product is effective and allows you to quickly solve the problem of head lice, and therefore the product will not require frequent use. If the infection cannot be eliminated the first time, the procedure is repeated again, while observing safety rules.
The product requires careful use for children - if immediate repeated or even third treatment is required, it is better to consult a doctor to avoid undesirable consequences
Duration of the course and how to supplement the treatment?
Para Plus is known for its low toxicity compared to other drugs, but you should not use it for more than three weeks, when used once every 7 days. It is also undesirable to be treated with other antiparasitic drugs. If Para Plus does not help, you just need to replace it with another drug, and not supplement it.
Traditional methods are recommended as accompanying remedies:
- rinsing with water acidified with vinegar;
- washing your hair with tar or laundry soap;
- rinsing with herbal decoctions;
- combing with a comb.
Indications for use of the sprayer
When should you use a product such as A-Par (aerosol)? Instructions and reviews report that this drug is intended to destroy mites (scabies) and lice on the clothes of infected people and their bedding. Also, the medication in question is well suited for disinfecting textiles and household items that cannot be heat treated.
The combined use of this aerosol with Spregal reduces the risk of re-infection with a parasitic disease by 97-99%.
Prohibitions for use
In what cases should you not use A-Par aerosol? The instructions state that this product has no contraindications for use. At the same time, experts say that it is undesirable for nursing and pregnant women to use this drug. It is also necessary to take special care for those who have hypersensitivity to the active ingredients included in the aerosol, as well as people with obstructive bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
Composition and release form
The composition of the drug A-Par contains:
- Esdepalletrin is an active substance that helps control pests;
- Propellant gas – helps to displace the drug from the bottle;
- Piperonyl butoxide – destroys pyrethroids in the body of insects;
- Excipient is an auxiliary substance.
The release form exists only in a single form, which is an aerosol. Positive differences from other species generally exist:
- Quick destruction of insects in places of accumulation;
- No direct contact with the drug;
- Ease of use;
- Preserving leftovers until the expiration date.
Aerosol "A-Par": instructions for use
How should the medication in question be used? According to experts, such an aerosol must be sprayed from a distance of 35-40 centimeters. In this case, the head of the canister with the antiparasitic agent should be pressed periodically.
Only those things that the infected patient used within four days before the direct diagnosis of the disease can be treated with this drug.
On what surfaces can A-Par aerosol be sprayed? The instructions indicate that the use of this drug is highly effective in disinfecting things of an infected person that cannot be ironed or washed, including pillows, mattresses, blankets and outerwear. Also, walls, floors, door handles, cabinet and upholstered furniture and others are often treated with the product in question. Bedding, folds on clothes and seams are subject to double spraying with the drug.
According to the instructions, in order to avoid a relapse of infection, the personal belongings of those who have been near a person infected with scabies or lice for some time are treated with an aerosol.
Lice and nits: description
Lice are a class of small ectoparasites that feed on blood, so their mouthparts are designed to extract blood. The parasite has two piercing stiletto needles, with the help of which the blood-sucking insect pierces human skin. The saliva that is released when a louse bites contains a special secretion that prevents the blood from clotting. In this case, irritation and severe itching appear at the site of the bite. In the process of sucking blood, the parasite's esophagus increases significantly in size.
On 3 pairs of legs of this insect there are sickle-shaped claws, with the help of which the insect is securely held on the hair. Lice navigate in space with the help of short antennae that are capable of capturing odors.
Lice live for almost 40 days, but during this time the female lays hundreds of eggs (nits). These eggs are attached to the hair using a sticky substance produced in the body of bloodsuckers. The larvae of parasites develop within 2 weeks maximum, if the conditions are not too comfortable, and so, on average, a week. At temperatures above +40 degrees and below +23 degrees, the female does not lay eggs. If the temperature rises above +44 degrees, then these ectoparasites die, and at temperatures below +23 degrees their activity significantly decreases.
Dosage of the drug
In what quantity is used a product such as “A-Par” (aerosol)? The instructions (the price of this drug is indicated below) states that approximately 14 g of the medication in question must be consumed per 1 square meter of room. This volume is sprayed by holding the canister head for 14 seconds.
As practice shows, one cylinder with an antiparasitic agent is enough to treat 9 square meters of room or a set of things of several people.
According to patient reviews, after using this product, no traces or stains remain on the treated surface. In this regard, items that have undergone antiparasitic treatment do not require additional washing. However, they can be used for their intended purpose only 3 hours after disinfection (that is, when the specific smell of the drug has completely disappeared).
It should also be noted that A-Par aerosol should be sprayed only at temperatures of +10 degrees and above.
Applications of the drug and analogues
The instructions for use attached to the A-Par aerosol say that this product is not intended for application to human skin, mucous membranes and hair. In addition, it is prohibited to take it orally. The drug must be used to disinfect objects that, for whatever reason, cannot be disinfected by other means - door handles, clothing and underwear, indoor air, floors, walls, mattresses, etc. In this case, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- wash the items thoroughly or wipe the surfaces to be treated with the spray with a damp cloth;
- open the windows wide;
- spray the aerosol over the entire area of the objects being treated from a distance of 30-40 cm (product consumption - 14 g per 1 square meter);
- thoroughly ventilate the treated room or items.
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It is prohibited to spray the aerosol at temperatures below +10°C, near open fires and operating heating devices. If the medicine comes into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
There are a number of contraindications to the use of the drug. The spray must not be sprayed in the presence of pregnant women, young children (from 1 to 3 years), persons suffering from allergies to aerosol components, asthma and obstructive bronchitis.
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Using A-par near pregnant women and children can harm their health
On the modern pharmaceutical market there are no analogues of A-Par aerosol according to the anatomical, therapeutic and chemical classification. At the same time, this remedy can be replaced with drugs with a similar mechanism of action - Wilkinson's ointment, hellebore water, Bensocryl, hellebore tincture, Spregal spray, Benzyl benzoate, Antiscab, etc.
Special Information
What should the average person know before using the medication in question? According to the instructions, treatment with this product should be carried out only in a heavily ventilated area, after opening all doors and windows.
Before using treated items and things, it is recommended to place them or hang them outside and wait until the smell of the antiparasitic agent completely disappears.
Do not use A-Par near heating devices (not yet cooled down) or open flames. If the drug gets into your eyes or skin, they should be rinsed thoroughly with water.
Contraindications and side effects
The negative side includes side effects and contraindications. There will be no side effects if you follow the recommendations, but if you violate the instructions and carry out processing indoors, you may experience:
- lacrimation;
- blurred vision;
- Headache;
- Nausea;
- Dizziness;
- Fever;
- Cough;
- Itching.
If several of the above points are detected, you should go out into the fresh air, and if it is better not to go to emergency medical care, preferably with a box of the drug that was used for treatment.
Note! And following the instructions, there are no contraindications, but below it is indicated that use by pregnant and lactating women is strictly prohibited, and use is not recommended for persons with individual intolerance to the components.
Analogs, price, reviews
The price of the product in question is approximately 670 rubles per cylinder. Analogues of the drug that cause the death of lice and scabies mites are such external medications as hellebore tincture, Benzyl benzoate, Sulfodecortem, Spregal, Bensocril, Wilkinson's ointment, Antiscab.
As for consumer reviews, most of them are positive. They claim that the use of such an aerosol promotes complete disinfection of all things and objects used by a sick person. This medication also prevents the development of secondary infection of the patient and infection of the people around him.
