1 Review. Mannitol is a diuretic. Mannitol is used to force urine production in people with acute (sudden) kidney failure. Increased urine production helps to keep the kidneys from shutting down, and also speeds up elimination of certain toxic substances in the body.ou should not receive mannitol if you are allergic to it, or if you have: 1  severe or long-term kidney disease; 2  swelling or congestion in your lungs; 3  bleeding in your brain that is not related to surgery;
There is a handful of human lice species found worldwide and throughout the United States. The most common types of lice include head lice, body lice and crab lice. Only the body louse can transmit diseases to people. There are over 2,500 different kinds of chewing lice. They get their name because their mouths are designed specifically for chewing.
Crawling Lice: Nymph or adult lice (as opposed to eggs/nits) Infestation: Lice inhabiting the scalp and hair. Nit comb: A fine-toothed comb that helps remove nits and crawling lice from the hair. Insecticide: A chemical that kills insects. Over-the-counter insecticides for lice are also known as pediculocides.