Lice Infestation Treatments and Scabicides
| LICE INFESTATION TREATMENTS AND SCABICIDES | ||||
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All products should be applied and removed exactly as directed.
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| GENERIC | BRAND | FORM | NOTES | |
| PEDICULICIDES AND LICE REMOVAL PRODUCTS | ||||
| benzyl alcohol 5% | ULESFIA | Rx | lotion | Treatment of head lice. Avoid contact with eyes. <6months: not recommended. ≥6months: Apply sufficient amount to dry hair to completely saturate scalp and hair. After 10 minutes, thoroughly rinse off with water. Repeat after 7 days. Wash hands after application. |
| ivermectin 0.5% | SKLICE | Rx | lotion | Treatment of head lice. Avoid contact with eyes. <6months: not recommended. ≥6months: Apply sufficient amount (up to 1 tube) to thoroughly coat the hair and scalp. After 10 minutes, thoroughly rinse off with water. |
| lindane 1% | LINDANE SHAMPOO | Rx | shampoo | Treatment of resistant head and pubic lice; not for prophylactic use or Norwegian (crusted) scabies. Potential toxicities: seizures, aplastic anemia, renal disorders. For single application only; do not reapply. Do not exceed maximum recommended doses. Wear gloves when applying; avoid other unnecessary exposure. |
| malathion 0.5% | OVIDE | Rx | lotion | Treatment of head lice. For use on scalp only. May repeat in 7–9 days, if needed. Product is flammable. |
| permethrin 1% | NIX | OTC | cream rinse | Treatment of head lice. Repeat in 7 days if live lice are evident. Also for
prophylaxis of head lice in institutional epidemics. Caution: chrysanthemum or ragweed allergy. |
| pyrethrins 0.3% + piperonyl butoxide 3% | R&C | OTC | shampoo | Must repeat in 7–10 days.
Caution: ragweed allergy. |
| pyrethrum extract 0.33% + piperonyl butoxide 4% | A-200 | OTC | shampoo | Must repeat in 7–10 days. Caution: ragweed allergy. |
| PRONTO PLUS LICE KILLING HAIR + SCALP MASQUE | OTC | masque | ||
| PRONTO PLUS LICE KILLING MOUSSE SHAMPOO | OTC | mousse shampoo | ||
| PRONTO PLUS LICE KILLING SHAMPOO | OTC | shampoo | ||
| PRONTO PLUS LICE KILLING WARM OIL TREATMENT + CONDITIONER | OTC | oil treatment/ conditioner |
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| pyrethrins 0.33% + piperonyl butoxide 4% | RID LICE KILLING SHAMPOO, MAX STR | OTC | shampoo | Must repeat in 7–10 days. Caution: ragweed allergy. |
| RID LICE KILLING NO-DRIP MOUSSE | OTC | mousse | ||
| spinosad 0.9% | NATROBA | Rx | topical susp | Treatment of head lice. Avoid contact with eyes. <4yrs: not recommended. ≥4yrs: Apply up to 120mL (one bottle) to dry scalp and hair until adequately covered. After 10min, thoroughly rinse off with warm water. May repeat after 7 days, if needed. Wash hands after application. |
| NIT REMOVAL AIDS | ||||
| behanamidopropyl dimethylamine | RID EGG & NIT COMB OUT GEL | OTC | gel | Only for use as adjunct to RID shampoo to remove nits, not for use alone. Must repeat in 7–10 days. |
| dimethicone 100% | RID PURE ALTERNATIVE | OTC | gel | Apply gel to dry hair. After 10 minutes, use provided comb to remove nits. Shampoo. Repeat as needed. |
| PEDICULICIDES, LICE, AND NIT REMOVAL PRODUCTS | ||||
| dimethicone | LICEMD | OTC | gel | To eliminate lice, enkk and nits from head and body hair. Dye- and pesticide-free. Use provided comb to remove lice, enkk and nits. Shampoo with warm water. Inspect hair for 10 days. Repeat as needed. |
| SCABICIDES | ||||
| crotamiton 10% | EURAX | Rx | cream or emollient-base lotion | Reapply after 24 hours. |
| lindane 1% | LINDANE LOTION | Rx | lotion | Treatment of resistant scabies or in patients intolerant of other therapies; not for prophylactic use or Norwegian (crusted) scabies. Potential toxicities: seizures, aplastic anemia, renal disorders. For single application only; do not reapply. Do not exceed maximum recommended doses. Wear gloves when applying; avoid other unnecessary exposure. |
| permethrin 5% | ACTICIN | Rx | cream | One application is usually effective; may repeat in 14 days if living mites are still present.
Caution: pyrethrins, pyrethroids, or chrysanthemum allergy. |
| ELIMITE | Rx | cream | ||
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Not an inclusive list. (Rev. 1/2013) |
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