Download Parasitic Infection Scabies, headlice Medicine List

Medicines for Parasitic Infection (head lice, scabies etc)
Generic name
(active ingredient)
Common side effects
Dosage
Special precautions
Legal status
Avoid contact with
eyes, nose, ears,
mouth or vagina
Over the
counter (OTC)
Over the Counter Medicine
Malathion 0.5%
Scabies:
To be applied at bedtime and wash off after 24hours. Repeat the second
application 1 week later if no improvement.
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Stinging of skin
local irritation such
as redness, itching of
the skin
Rash
Head lice:
Do not smoke or use
electrical heat sources
when on malathion.
Apply to dry hair until the hair and scalp are wet. Leave it on for 12hours.
Second application recommended only if live lice are still present 7-9 days
after treatment
Crotamiton 10%
(cream/lotion)
Scabies:
Apply a thin layer to the body from neck down to toe. Rub it in well.
Leave it for 24hours, then without washing, apply a second dose.
Thoroughly wash off the medication 48hours after the last application
Benzyl benzoate
application BP
Scabies:
Apply to whole body except head and neck; repeat without bathing on
the following day and wash off 24 hours later.
Not recommended for
children below 6
months old
- Itching, burning, stinging of
the skin
- Rash
- Redness
- Avoid contact with
eyes, nose or mouth.
- Burning or itching of skin
- redding or scaling of skin
- Blister formation
- Avoid contact with
eyes, nose, ears,
mouth or vagina
- Do not apply to open
wounds or cuts
- Do not use in patient
with infected skin
23 March 2012
Over the
counter (OTC)
Over the
counter (OTC)