How to use Zap®

  • 1

    Check for the presence of head lice

    Use the Zap® comb to check for the presence of head lice. Ensure that you perform the check in a good light as lice can be difficult to see. Check and treat each member of the household at the same time to avoid the possibility of re-infestation.

  • 2

    Apply Zap®

    Carefully spray Zap® all over the hair until it is lightly wetted. Lice generally live within a couple of inches of the scalp, but ensure you treat the whole length of the hair as they may try to avoid the spray. Thoroughly, massage the lotion into the hair and scalp for a minute or so to ensure they are completely coated. Now leave the lotion on for at least 15 minutes.

  • 3

    Wash the hair

    You can now wash the hair as normal. You may find that you do not need to use hair conditioner immediately after using Zap®.

  • 4

    Remove the lice and eggs

    Before drying the hair, use the Zap® comb to remove the lice and eggs.

    • Detangle the towel-dried hair with a regular comb.
    • Divide the hair into 4 sections: from the forehead to the nape and then across the crown from ear to ear.
    • Divide the first quarter section into much smaller strands so that you can see the scalp.
    • Starting right at the scalp, pass the Zap® comb right along the length of the hair. As you complete each strand, push the hair to one side.
    • After combing each strand, wipe off any lice and eggs found onto a tissue.
    • When the first quarter section has been combed, do the other 3 in turn.

    After combing each person's hair, wash the comb to avoid re-infestation.

    15 minutes contact time
    2 applications required for a complete treatment
    The 60ml spray provides on average 2 to 8 applications:

    Length of the hair Approximate number of applications
    Short hair (to the ear) 6 to 8
    Medium to long hair (to the shoulder) 4 to 6
    Long hair (past the shoulder) 2 to 4
  • 5

    Repeat the treatment 9 days later

    As it is difficult to remove all the eggs with the first treatment, a second application is necessary after 9 days when any remaining eggs will have hatched into lice.

    Repeat Steps 2-4 nine days after the first treatment.

Cautions

Do not use this product on:

  • people allergic to any of the ingredients;
  • children under 2 years of age.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a pre-existing scalp condition. Some people may experience a mild burning or itching sensation upon application of this product due to the contact of alcohol to irritated skin. Discontinue use if the irritation persists or worsens after the product is washed out.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on using this product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Special precautions

Do not spray into the eyes, nose or mouth; if you should happen to do so, wash the affected parts with warm water. For external use only. Keep out of the reach of children.