spinosad (Natroba)

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Indications

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

Mechanism of action

More general terms

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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#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=270904&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com