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spinosad (Natroba)

Indications: - pediculosis - treatment of head lice in children >= 4 years of age Contraindications: - do NOT use in children < 6 months of age - one of the main ingredients, benzyl alcohol, can cause serious reactions, including death, in infants Dosage: - apply to the scalp & hair for 10 minutes, rinse - two applications 1 week apart 0.9% topical suspension Adverse effects: - irritation or redness of the eyes & skin Mechanism of action: - contains benzyl alcohol

General

antiparasitic agent

References

  1. FDA PRESS RELEASE, January 18, 2011 FDA Approves Head Lice Treatment for Children and Adults http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm240302.htm
  2. Prescriber's Letter 18(9): 2011 Natroba (Spinosad) for the Treatment of Head Lice Detail-Document#: 270904 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

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milbemycin oxime/spinosad