Category: Lice treatment

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of cases of head lice occur each year, and Nix is a popular over-the-counter treatment. The active ingredient in Nix is **permethrin**, a synthetic insecticide used to effectively combat these pests.

Between 6 and 12 million head lice infestations occur each year in the United States among children 3 to 11 years of age. A common question is, **does Rid have ivermectin?** The answer is complex, as the Rid brand now includes different product lines with different active ingredients.

According to manufacturers, a growing number of lice, known as 'super lice,' have developed resistance to traditional pesticide-based treatments over time. Therefore, the modern pesticide-free formula of Rid Super Max does not contain pyrethrins or permethrin, instead relying on oil-based active ingredients to effectively kill super lice and their eggs.