Comparing Nix vs RID
| Nix (permethrin) | RID (piperonyl butoxide / pyrethrins) |
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| Nix (permethrin) | RID (piperonyl butoxide / pyrethrins) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Head Lice. Nix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Head Lice, Lice. RID may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
RID has an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Nix side effects |
View all RID side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other permethrin brands include: Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces | Other piperonyl butoxide / pyrethrins brands include: A-200 Lice Treatment, End Lice Liquid, Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1, Lice Treatment, Licide, Pronto Lice Kill System, Pronto Shampoo & Cream Rinse, Pronto Shampoo Kit, Pronto Spray, Pronto with Metal Comb, R & C Lice Treatment Kit, Rid Pediculicide, Tegrin-LT Lice Spray, Tegrin-LT Lice Treatment Kit, Tegrin-LT Shampoo, Tisit, Triple X Pediculicide View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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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. |
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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. |
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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 |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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