Spinosad
Administration
- Type: Pediculicide
- Dosage Forms:
- Routes of Administration: Topical
- Common Trade Names: Natroba
Adult Dosing
- Apply to dry hair/scalp, rinse after 10m
Pediatric Dosing
- <6mo: do not use
- >6mo: apply to dry hair/scalp, rinse after 10m
Special Populations
Pregnancy Rating
- Pregnancy Category B
Lactation risk
- Pump/dump for 8h due to risk of benzyl alcohol systemic absorption
Renal Dosing
Hepatic Dosing
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
- Infants <6mo (contains benzyl alcohol which is harmful to infants if absorbed
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
- Application site erythema, irritation, dryness, exfoliation
- Ocular erythema/hyperemia
- Alopecia
- Dry skin
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
Mechanism of Action
- "Causes neuronal excitation in insects, followed by hyperexcitation, paralysis, and death" (!)[1]