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Lindane Lotion is indicated for the treatment of scabies (infestations of Sarcoptes scabei ) only in patients who: cannot tolerate other approved therapies, or have failed treatment with other approved therapies. Lindane Lotion should be used in the context of an overall scabies management program that includes: Microscopic evaluation of skin scrapings to confirm the diagnosis. Evaluation and treatment of sexual contacts simultaneously. Sexual contacts should be prescribed Lindane Lotion only if they either have failed to respond to adequate doses of other approved therapies or are intolerant of other approved therapies. Washing of all recently worn clothing, underwear, pajamas, used sheets, pillowcases, and towels in very hot water or dry-cleaned. Caregivers applying this product to patients should wear gloves less permeable to Lindane, such as nitrile, latex with neoprene, or sheer vinyl, and thoroughly clean hands after application. Natural latex gloves should be avoided because they are more permeable to Lindane. Lindane Lotion does not prevent infestation or reinfestation and should not be used to ward off a possible infestation.