Malathion topical Alternatives Compared
| Malathion topical | Spinosad topical | Permethrin topical |
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| Malathion topical | Spinosad topical | Permethrin topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Head Lice. malathion topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Head Lice, Lice. spinosad topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Scabies, Lice, Head Lice. permethrin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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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. |
Permethrin topical has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: malathion topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: spinosad topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: permethrin topical side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all malathion topical prices |
View all spinosad topical prices |
View all permethrin topical prices |
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Natroba | Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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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. |
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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. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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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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April 03, 2019 |
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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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