Lice Bedding Spray Alternatives Compared
| Lice Bedding Spray (permethrin) | Permethrin topical | Lindane topical |
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| Lice Bedding Spray (permethrin) | Permethrin topical | Lindane topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Scabies, Head Lice, Lice. Lice Bedding Spray may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Scabies, Head Lice, Lice. Permethrin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Scabies, Head Lice, Lice. Lindane topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Head Lice
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| More about Lice Bedding Spray (permethrin) | More about Permethrin topical | More about Lindane topical | ||||||||
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Permethrin topical has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect. |
Lindane topical has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other permethrin brands include: Acticin, Elimite, Nix, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces | Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces |
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| 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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N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||
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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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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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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. |
A total of 179 drugs are known to interact with Lindane topical:
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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 | ||||||||||
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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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March 31, 1986 |
January 22, 1975 |
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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.
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