MALATHION

Scabicidal Agent, Pediculicide (kills lice)

Dosage Forms

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Aqueous lotion

0.5%

Uses

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  • Lice infestation

Dose and Duration

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Adult and child >2 year: Apply and leave on for 12 hours

Child 6 months–2 years: Apply and leave on for 8 hours

When removing, rinse with plenty of water

Repeat the application after 10 days to kill any lice that may have emerged from eggs

Treat the whole family

Side Effects

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  • Scalp irritation

Patient Instructions

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  • When applying lotion to hair and scalp, pay attention to the areas behind the ears and in the neck
  • Never swallow! For external use only
  • Avoid contact with eyes. If product enters the eye, rinse with plenty of water
  • Report to your health care worker in case of poisoning. First signs of poisoning are: stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Severe poisoning: shortness of breath, seizures, and coma
  • Wash hands with soap after use

Pregnancy

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  • Can be used

Breast-feeding

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  • Can be used

⚠️ Caution

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  • Repeated applications in intervals less than 1 week or applications for more than 3 consecutive weeks should be avoided, as it does not increase effectiveness
  • Do not use for prevention