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In Brief: OTC Ivermectin for Head Lice

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 26, 2023;  (Issue 1679)
Topical ivermectin lotion 0.5% (Sklice, and generics), which has been available by prescription since 2012, is now FDA-approved for sale over the counter (OTC) for treatment of head lice in patients ≥6...
Topical ivermectin lotion 0.5% (Sklice, and generics), which has been available by prescription since 2012, is now FDA-approved for sale over the counter (OTC) for treatment of head lice in patients ≥6 months old. Ivermectin is also available by prescription as a 1% cream (Soolantra) approved for topical treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea and in oral tablets (Stromectol, and generics) for treatment of various parasitic infections.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2023 Jun 26;65(1679):103-4 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for Head Lice

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 21, 2016;  (Issue 1508)
Head lice infestation occurs in all age groups, but especially in elementary school children. In most cases, transmission occurs by head-to-head...
Head lice infestation occurs in all age groups, but especially in elementary school children. In most cases, transmission occurs by head-to-head contact.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2016 Nov 21;58(1508):150-2 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Ivermectin (Sklice) Topical Lotion for Head Lice

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 6, 2012;  (Issue 1396)
The FDA has approved the antiparasitic drug ivermectin in a 0.5% lotion (Sklice – Sanofi Pasteur) as a single-use topical treatment for head lice in patients ≥6 months old. Oral ivermectin (Stromectol...
The FDA has approved the antiparasitic drug ivermectin in a 0.5% lotion (Sklice – Sanofi Pasteur) as a single-use topical treatment for head lice in patients ≥6 months old. Oral ivermectin (Stromectol – Merck) is effective for treatment of head lice resistant to other therapies, but it has not been approved by the FDA for this indication.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2012 Aug 6;54(1396):61-3 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Spinosad (Natroba) Topical Suspension for Head Lice

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 27, 2011;  (Issue 1367)
The FDA has approved spinosad 0.9% suspension (Natroba – ParaPro) for topical treatment of head lice infestation in patients ≥4 years old. It is available only by...
The FDA has approved spinosad 0.9% suspension (Natroba – ParaPro) for topical treatment of head lice infestation in patients ≥4 years old. It is available only by prescription.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2011 Jun 27;53(1367):50-1 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Benzyl Alcohol Lotion for Head Lice

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 27, 2009;  (Issue 1317)
The FDA has approved benzyl alcohol lotion, 5% (Ulesfia Lotion - Sciele) for treatment of head lice in patients ≥6 months old. The active ingredient is 5% benzyl alcohol; the vehicle is 5% mineral...
The FDA has approved benzyl alcohol lotion, 5% (Ulesfia Lotion - Sciele) for treatment of head lice in patients ≥6 months old. The active ingredient is 5% benzyl alcohol; the vehicle is 5% mineral oil.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2009 Jul 27;51(1317):57-8 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction