Drug for Lice & Scabies

Question 1

Permethrin 1% lotion**

Answer 1

Nix**
- ages 2+ months
-OTC topical (preferred); repeat tx on day 9
- for LICE

Question 2

Pyrethrin/Piperonyl butoxide**

Answer 2

RID**, LiceMD
- ages 2+ years
-OTC topical (preferred); repeat tx on day 9
- for LICE

Question 3

Ivermectin LOTION

Answer 3

Sklice
- ages 6+ months
- OTC
- for LICE

Question 4

Spinosad

Answer 4

Natroba
- ages 6+ months
- Rx*
- for LICE
- works well, expensive

Question 5

Malathion

Answer 5

Ovide
- ages 6+ years
- Rx*
- for LICE
- flammable, do not use near heat source or open flame

Question 6

Permethrin 5% cream

Answer 6

• Rx
• for SCABIES

Question 7

Ivermectin ORAL

Answer 7

Stromectol
- Rx
- for SCABIES

Question 8

Lindane shampoo (kwell^)

Answer 8

no longer recommended due to neurotoxicity