RID Alternatives Compared
| RID | Malathion topical | Spinosad topical |
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| RID (piperonyl butoxide / pyrethrins) | Malathion topical | Spinosad topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Head Lice, Lice. RID 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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| More about RID (piperonyl butoxide / pyrethrins) | More about Malathion topical | More about Spinosad topical | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
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See also: RID 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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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all malathion topical prices |
View all spinosad topical prices |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
N/A |
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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N/A |
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 N
Not classified
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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. |
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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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| 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.
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