About tea tree oil + eucaliptus oil
Essential oil shampoo
Used for
- Marketed for head lice; effectiveness is not well established
Usual adult dose
No well-established dose for treating head lice. Application time and repeat-treatment schedules depend on the product label.
Usual dose in children
No well-established pediatric dose or minimum safe age for this formulation.
Common side effects
- Scalp irritation or burning
- Allergic skin rash
- Eye irritation
Important warnings
- Tea tree and eucalyptus oils are poisonous if swallowed
- Contact with eyes and damaged skin may cause irritation
- Essential oils are not proven substitutes for established lice treatments
- Safety depends on formulation, especially in young children
Pregnancy
Safety during pregnancy is not well established for this formulation.
Breastfeeding
Safety during breastfeeding is not well established. Breast application could expose the infant to potentially toxic oils.
Interactions
- No well-established drug interactions with topical use
- Other irritating scalp products may worsen irritation
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.