Gamma Benzene Hexachloride

What it is

Gamma benzene hexachloride is a medication used to treat certain skin conditions. It requires a prescription in India.

What it is used for

Gamma benzene hexachloride is used to treat pediculosis, which is an infestation of lice, and scabies, which is an infestation of mites. It works by killing the lice and mites that cause these conditions.

• Pediculosis
• Scabies

How it works

Gamma benzene hexachloride kills lice and mites by disrupting their nervous systems. This action leads to the death of the parasites, helping to clear the infestation from the skin.

Common side effects

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Who should not take it

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Brand names

6 medicines sold in India contain Gamma Benzene Hexachloride.

Brands sold in India include Velkin, Gemaben, Eskill, Scabizine. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.

Where this comes from

• National Formulary of India 2011 (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) -- Gamma Benzene Hexachloride
• MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM): Lindane

We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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