Lice/Scabies Treatment

Question 1

Permethrin 1% lotion (Nix)

Answer 1

Chemical Class: Synthetic pyrethroid
Pharmacological Class: Na channel blocker
Indication: Lice/Scabies

Question 2

Pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide (Rid)

Answer 2

Chemical Class: Chrysanthemum extract
Pharmacological Class: Na channel blocker
Indication: Lice

Question 3

Malathion 0.5% (Ovide)

Answer 3

Chemical Class: Organophosphate Inhibitor
Pharmacological Class: Anticholinesterase
Indication: Lice
RX ONLY

Question 4

Bezyl alcohol (Ulesfia)

Answer 4

Pharmacological Class: Paralytic
Indication: Lice
RX ONLY

Question 5

Spinosad (Natroba)

Answer 5

Pharmacological Class: Neuro-exciter
Indication: Lice
RX ONLY

Question 6

Ivermectin (Sklice)

Answer 6

Chemical Class: Macrolide
Pharmacological Class: Chloride channel opener
Indication: Lice/Scabies
RX ONLY