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	Search Quick Order Form» Departments Vitamins Minerals Supplements Herbs Home & Grocery Diet & Fitness Body & Bath More Ways to Shop Brands A-Z Natural Remedies Children & Infants Women's Health Men's Health Seniors Newsletter Sign Up Weekly health news, sale announcements and coupons!		Library Home > Safetychecker by Drug Name > Lindane LINDANE Introduction Safetychecker summary Vitamin interactions Food interactions References Lindane lotion is used topically to treat scabies;lindane shampoo is used to treat head and pubic lice. They are used in situations where treatment with other drugs has failed or cannot be tolerated by the individual. Safetychecker Summary for Lindane (for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article) May be Beneficial: Side effect reduction/prevention—Taking these supplements may help reduce the likelihood and/or severity of a potential side effect caused by the medication. Vitamin E* Depletion or interference None known Supportive interaction None known Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability None known Adverse interaction None known Interactions with Dietary Supplements Vitamin E Test tube studies reveal that vitamin E protects white blood cells from damage caused by lindane.1 Lindane is known to promote the formation of tumors,2 and more research is needed to determine whether vitamin E, when applied at the same time as lindane, can prevent this adverse effect. Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds Oils Applying oils, creams, and ointments at the same time as lindane may enhance the absorption of the drug through the skin.3 Therefore, to avoid side effects, other drugs and herbal formulas in cream or ointment form should be applied at other times during the day. References: 1. Podstawka U, Grabarczyk M, Kopec-Szlezak J. Vitamin E protects human leucocytes against toxic effects of lindane in vitro. Mater Med Pol 1991;23:285–9. 2. Dich J, Zahn SH, Hanberg A, Adami HO. Pesticides and cancer. Cancer Causes Control 1997;8:420–43. 3. Sifton DW, ed. Physicians Desk Reference. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc.,2000, 504–5. Copyright © 2002 Healthnotes, Inc.  All rights reserved. www.healthnotes.com Please read the disclaimer about the limitations of the information provided here. Do NOT rely solely on the information in this article. Learn more about Healthnotes, the company. Learn more about the authors of Safetychecker. The information presented in Healthnotes is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over-the-counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2003.

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