Paranix is sold in (para) pharmacies and supermarkets.

Paranix provides a double physical action of dehydration and suffocation attacking head lice and their eggs. Contrary to insecticide products, Paranix’s treatment range does not contain any insecticides and acts in a purely physical manner. Therefore, head lice can never become resistant to any of its ingredients.

In most of the cases, one treatment with Paranix spray or lotion will be sufficient to effectively get rid of head lice. We advise you to re-check your treated child for head lice  after seven days and repeat the treatment if necessary (should you encounter any live head lice).  With the Paranix mousse treatment, 2 treatments are recommended.

The quantity of product used and the removal of head lice and eggs after applying the product are both vital for a successful treatment. That is why we recommend that you use sufficient product and comb through the hair thoroughly to be certain all head lice and eggs are removed from the hair.  

A shorter treatment duration (<15 minutes for Paranix spray and lotion, <10 minutes for Paranix shampoo and mousse) is not recommended as this is crucial for the success of your head lice treatment. Please respect the timings which are needed for maximum efficacy.

A longer treatment duration (>15 minutes for Paranix spray and lotion, >10 minutes for Paranix shampoo and mousse) is no problem but is not necessary to guarantee a successful treatment. Paranix products do not contain chemical substances and are thus not harmful.

Remember that it is essential that you apply enough product and that you comb the hair thoroughly. We also recommend that you check the hair again after 7 days and repeat the treatment if necessary.

You can use Paranix as often as you want. Normally, 1 or 2 treatments (depending on the treatment chosen) will suffice to get rid of head lice. However, it is possible that people who have been treated can get head lice again from other untreated individuals. In this event, you can use Paranix again at no risk; it will still be as effective.

Paranix treatments are specially developed to get rid of head lice and their eggs.  In the event of a severe infestation, some eggs could still hatch after your first treatment, so you might have nymphs or baby head lice in your hair. There is no need to worry, as these nymphs only become mature after 10 to 12 days. Before that time, they feed on blood to live, but are not yet able to reproduce. Treat your hair a second time, and all head lice and eggs will be gone. Another option is that your hair may have been re-infested. This is probably the case if you find mature head lice of more than 2 mm because nymphs are smaller than mature head lice. lf this louse is female, she may have laid eggs again. In that case you need to start treating your hair with Paranix again.

Paranix is suitable for children aged 2 years or older.

Yes, Paranix Repellent is clinically proven to provide safe and effective protection against head lice. During an epidemic you can use Paranix Repellent daily to avoid infestation.

Paranix is a product without chemical ingredients. Possible side effects are limited but may exist: itching and irritation around the eyes, flaking of the scalp, contact irritation and redness of the scalp, ears or neck. As a general precaution, we advise pregnant woman/women breastfeeding to consult a pharmacist or a doctor.

Contrary to insecticide-based products, Paranix's action is purely mechanical and therefore head lice can not become resistant to its ingredients.