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Permethrin Topical cream
PERMETHRIN (per METH rin) skin cream is used to treat scabies. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Permethrin Topical lotion
PERMETHRIN (per METH rin) is used to treat head lice infestations. It acts by destroying both the lice and their eggs. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
permethrin
Pediculicide and scabicide; synthetic pyrethrin derivative.
Source:AHFS
malathion
Pediculicide; organophosphate anticholinesterase insecticide.
Source:AHFS
Malathion Topical lotion
MALATHION (mal uh THAHY on) skin lotion is used to treat lice of the hair and scalp. It acts by destroying the lice and their eggs. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Lindane Topical lotion
LINDANE (LIN dane) is a treatment for scabies. This medicine kills the parasites and their eggs, but it does not prevent infestations. This medicine is a poison if it is not used properly. Ask your doctor, health care professional or pharmacist to explain any information you do not understand. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
lindane
A scabicide and pediculicide.
Source:AHFS
Lindane Shampoo
LINDANE (LIN dane) shampoo is a treatment for lice infestation of hair, including hair in the pubic area (crabs). This medicine kills the parasites and their eggs, but it does not prevent infestations. This medicine is a poison if it is not used properly. Ask your doctor, health care professional or pharmacist to explain any information you do not understand. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide
Pediculicide; fixed-combination preparation containing pyrethrins (a pediculicide) and piperonyl butoxide (has little or no insecticidal activity but potentiates that of pyrethrins).
Source:AHFS
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