
Laboratory trials found that active ingredients of the Quit Nits Rapid had a paralyzing effect on lice and also prevented louse eggs from hatching. After the application of Quit Nits Rapid live lice are smothered and irritated by the treatment. The distressed lice become mobile and migrate away from the scalp; any feeding lice detach themselves from the host and attempt to move away from the source of the irritation.
Paralysis of the lice occurs within 10 minutes; they can no longer cling to the hair shaft and are easily removed with the included louse comb. Paralysis lasts for one hour; therefore lice that are missed during combing can be removed when hair is washed at the end of treatment.
For the treatment of more-serious lice infestation cases, try the thorough Quit Nits Advance treatment.