PendoPharm introduces an all-natural treatment for head lice

Oct 23 2009

PendoPharm, a division of Pharmascience Inc., is pleased to announce the availability in Canada of Zap(R), an all-natural treatment for head lice.

Zap(R) is the first non-toxic, insecticide-free head lice treatment of its kind in Canada that is clinically-proven to be as effective as a chemical-based product to remove lice and nits.

Head lice are a persistent and pesky nuisance that affect thousands of Canadian families each year. Although lice are not considered to be a public health issue, they do cause inconvenience and can be troublesome to eliminate, especially in settings particular to young children (e.g., schools, daycares, camps). Part of the difficulty in effective eradication is that lice can become resistant to the chemicals used in many popular treatments.

Zap(R) is an excellent alternative to these chemical-based treatments, as it is an all-natural formula made of essential oils. Its active ingredient (star anise oil) means that it is safe to use on young children. Zap(R)'s effectiveness and safety have been clinically-proven in various studies(1)(2)(3).

How does Zap(R) work to kill lice and nits? - Eradicates lice without using chemical insecticides such as permethrin or pyrethrin. - Lice are killed through the combination of essential oils that block their respiratory orifices, preventing them from breathing. The lice then die from asphyxia and dehydration. - Lice cannot develop resistance to Zap(R) as it has a non-chemical mode of action(1). - Contains ylang-ylang oil to help soothe irritation that is sometimes caused by scratching - a reaction to louse saliva.