Malathion
Administration
- Type: Pediculicide
- Dosage Forms:
- Routes of Administration: Topical
- Common Trade Names: Ovide
Adult Dosing
- Apply to dry hair, leave in 8-12h and rinse
Pediatric Dosing
- <6y: safety/efficacy not established
- >6y: apply to dry hair, leave in 8-12h and rinse
Special Populations
Pregnancy Rating
- Category B
Lactation risk
- Safety unknown
Renal Dosing
Hepatic Dosing
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
- Infants/neonates
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
- Chemical burns, including 2nd degree burns
- Skin/scalp irritation
- Conjunctivitis (with accidental eye contact)
- Stinging sensation
- Contact hypersensitivity reaction
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
Mechanism of Action
- Cholinesterase inhibitor