Head lice — Ontario pharmacist consult
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Found live lice or nits in your child's hair? A pharmacist can pick the right treatment and explain how to stop it coming back.
- Phone or video consult
- Free delivery
- Free with OHIP
Who this is for
Children 2 and older and adults with head lice. Babies under 2, eyelash lice and infected scalps are referred to a doctor.
Common symptoms
- Live lice seen on the scalp
- Nits (eggs) close to the scalp
- Itchy scalp, especially behind the ears
- Others at home or school have lice
When we'll refer you instead
If any of these apply, we send you to the right care instead — no charge, no wait.
- Child under 2 years old
- Open sores, pus or swollen glands
- Lice in eyebrows or eyelashes
- Two treatments have already failed
- Lice in body or pubic hair
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