| abstract |
The invention provides a composition having ovicidal and anti-pediculosis activity and containing 5,5'-dimethyl-2,2'-dipyridyl, a carrier base containing water and an activating solvent system, including alcohol and mineral oil. The invention also relates to a pediculicidal composition comprising 5,5'-dimethyl-2,2'-dipyridyl, benzyl alcohol, mineral oil, water, carbomer, trolamine, bottled hydroxytoluene, and polysorbate 20. In addition, the invention also relates to a method for treating infection lice, providing for the use of the composition according to the invention and its use for the treatment for local treatment of infection with lice in the host and for the treatment of Pediculus humanus capitis and Pediculus humanus humanus. |