Nix Complete Lice Treatment System Alternatives Compared
Nix Complete Lice Treatment System | Malathion topical | Spinosad topical |
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Nix Complete Lice Treatment System (permethrin) | Malathion topical | Spinosad topical |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Scabies, Head Lice, Lice. Nix Complete Lice Treatment System may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Head Lice. malathion topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Lice, Head Lice. spinosad topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Nix Complete Lice Treatment System has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
Malathion topical has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Spinosad topical has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Nix Complete Lice Treatment System side effects in more detail. |
See also: malathion topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: spinosad topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other permethrin brands include: Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces |
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Natroba | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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August 02, 1982 |
January 18, 2011 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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