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Cetaphil (Nuvo lotion)

Indications: - emollient for dry skin, eczema - head lice* * Not recommended. Dosage: - apply topically, cream, lotion - for lice apply to hair, blow dry Mechanism of action: 1) emollient 2) allegedly does NOT require nit removal or extensive environment cleaning; 'shrink-wraps' & suffocates lice

General

emollient

Database Correlations

PUBCHEM cid=195875

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 13(2): 2006 Detail-Document#: 220210 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  2. Prescriber's Letter 11(11):63 2004 Suffocation-Based Treatment for Head Lice Detail-Document#: 201108 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com