Licefreee! is the name of a topical non-toxic homeopathic preparation claimed to be of benefit for infestation by ectoparasites, specifically lice, in humans. The product uses sodium chloride diluted to homeopathic levels in a gel.[1] The product was developed by and is manufactured by Tec Labs in Albany, Oregon.[2][3]
Licefreee! gel was first marketed in 1999 as an alternative to delousing treatments that used the insecticides pyrethrum and permethrin. [4] However, claims of any homeopathic preparation's efficacy beyond the placebo effect are unsupported by the collective weight of scientific and clinical evidence.[5][6]
In 2006 Licefreee! sponsored The United States PTA's “Keeping Kids Lice Free” program to help schools comply with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines for head lice prevention and control.[7] The manufacturer supplied schools and medical professionals with educational videos on how to conduct a head lice check program as well as how to identify and treat infestations.[8]