Malathion

Digestive & Travel

Malathion

Generic For Ovide®

starting at $399.99

Malathion is a topical antiparasitic agent used to treat head lice and their ova of the scalp hair. Malathion is a pediculicide, meaning it kills lice.

This treatment is performed in conjunction with the whole lice removal process, including washing clothes, bedding, and accessories in hot water or dry cleaning

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am 18 years or older
have not had a hypersensitivity reaction to malathion or any component of the formulation
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understand this treatment is for external use only and may not be applied in to the eye, vagina, or ingested
understand malathion lotion is flammable and will not expose lotion or hair wetted with malathion to open flames or electric heat sources (eg, hair dryer, curling iron, flat iron).
Will not smoke while applying lotion or while hair is wetted with malathion
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Malathion Medication Description

Malathion is a prescription-strength topical pediculicide used to treat active infestations of head lice and their eggs (ova) in individuals aged 6 and older. It works by disrupting the nervous system of the lice, leading to their death. Malathion works against both live lice and some ova, reducing the likelihood of reinfestation when used properly.

This treatment should be combined with environmental hygiene measures to ensure complete eradication of lice. Patients are advised to wash all recently worn clothing, bedding, and accessories in hot water and dry on high heat. Items that cannot be washed should be sealed in a plastic bag for at least two weeks or dry-cleaned.

How To Use:

Apply Malathion lotion to dry hair and scalp, saturating all areas, and allow it to remain on for 8–12 hours before washing off, as directed by a healthcare provider. A second application may be recommended 7–9 days later if live lice are still present. Lice typically die within a few hours of the first application. Full removal of lice and nits may take longer and may require manual combing for best results.

Precautions:

For external use only. Keep away from mouth, eyes, and mucous membranes. Flammable—do not use near open flame or heat source.
Malathion Side Effects

Malathion side effects may include: headaches, nausea, dizziness, weakness, cramps, diarrhea, excessive sweating, blured vision and increased heart rate.
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This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only a healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. TelyRx does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a limited summary of general information about the medicine’s uses from the patient education materials and is not intended to be comprehensive. This limited summary does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not replace information you may receive from your healthcare provider. For a more detailed summary of information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine, please review the entire patient education information you receive with the medication.