• TRADE NAMES: Aphtiria; Benhex Cream; Bicide; Bio-Well; Davesol; Delice; Elentol; G-Well; GAB; Gamabenceno; Gambex; Gamene; Gammalin; GBH; Herklin; Hexicid; Hexit; Jacutin; Kildane; Kwell; Kwildane; Lencid; Locion-V; Lorexane; PMS-Lindane; Quellada; Sacbexyl; Sarconyl; Scabecid; Scabene; Scabex; Scabi; Scabisan; Thinex; Varsan
  • INDICATIONS: Scabies, pediculosis capitis, pediculosis pubis
  • SYNONYM: hexachlorocyclohexane; gamma benzene hexachloride
  • CLASS: Chemical, Scabicide
  • HALF-LIFE: 17–22 hours
  • CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
    Oil-based hair dressings

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric