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
- irritation or redness of the eyes & skin
Mechanism of action
- contains benzyl alcohol
More general terms
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References
- ↑ FDA PRESS RELEASE, January 18, 2011 FDA Approves Head Lice Treatment for Children and Adults http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm240302.htm
- ↑ 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