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Kwell

Kwell

9.8
A medicine in cream or shampoo that kills lice and tiny mites that make skin itch
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed Kwell shampoo to treat the child's head lice.

Examples

  • Have you ever used Kwell for lice treatment?

  • I applied Kwell to my scalp to eliminate lice.

  • Some people experience skin irritation after using Kwell cream for scabies.

  • You should carefully follow the instructions when applying Kwell to avoid potential side effects.

  • To treat head lice effectively, many parents choose to use a cream like Kwell as part of the treatment process.

  • The doctor recommended using Kwell to eliminate lice and the itching associated with it.

  • After confirming the diagnosis, the pharmacist advised the patient to apply Kwell to the affected areas to get rid of the mites.

Synonyms

lindane
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  • Specialized
1 9.9

A white chemical that kills insects on crops and treats lice and scabies

is a branded cream or shampoo containing it to kill lice and itch mites
scabicide
vsKwell
  • Specialized
9.8

A medicine that kills the tiny mites that cause scabies

is a topical branded product that targets mites and also kills lice
miticide
vsKwell
  • Specialized
8.0

A product used to kill mites on plants or animals

is a specific medicinal cream or shampoo used for mites and lice

Surface Forms

Kwell singular
Kwells plural

Etymology

Kwell is a brand name for a lotion or shampoo used to kill lice and itch mites. A helpful way to remember it is to hear Kwell as kill + well, so it 'kills pests well', which explains why it is used to treat head lice and scabies.