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Drugs for Head Lice

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 10, 2024;  (Issue 1704)
Pediculosis capitis (head lice infestations) occur in all age groups, but especially in elementary school children. In most cases, transmission occurs by head-to-head contact. Pharmacologic treatment...
Pediculosis capitis (head lice infestations) occur in all age groups, but especially in elementary school children. In most cases, transmission occurs by head-to-head contact. Pharmacologic treatment is recommended for persons with live lice or eggs (nits) within 1 cm of the scalp. Topical pediculicides should be tried first. Oral therapy is occasionally required for refractory infestations.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2024 Jun 10;66(1704):89-92 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

In Brief: OTC Ivermectin for Head Lice

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 26, 2023;  (Issue 1679)
Topical ivermectin lotion 0.5% (Sklice, and generics), which has been available by prescription since 2012, is now FDA-approved for sale over the counter (OTC) for treatment of head lice in patients ≥6...
Topical ivermectin lotion 0.5% (Sklice, and generics), which has been available by prescription since 2012, is now FDA-approved for sale over the counter (OTC) for treatment of head lice in patients ≥6 months old. Ivermectin is also available by prescription as a 1% cream (Soolantra) approved for topical treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea and in oral tablets (Stromectol, and generics) for treatment of various parasitic infections.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2023 Jun 26;65(1679):103-4 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 3, 2017;  (Issue 1524)
The text and tables that follow include recommendations for management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV and viral hepatitis. Some of the indications and dosages recommended here have...
The text and tables that follow include recommendations for management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV and viral hepatitis. Some of the indications and dosages recommended here have not been approved by the FDA.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2017 Jul 3;59(1524):105-12 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for Head Lice

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 21, 2016;  (Issue 1508)
Head lice infestation occurs in all age groups, but especially in elementary school children. In most cases, transmission occurs by head-to-head...
Head lice infestation occurs in all age groups, but especially in elementary school children. In most cases, transmission occurs by head-to-head contact.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2016 Nov 21;58(1508):150-2 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Ivermectin (Sklice) Topical Lotion for Head Lice

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 6, 2012;  (Issue 1396)
The FDA has approved the antiparasitic drug ivermectin in a 0.5% lotion (Sklice – Sanofi Pasteur) as a single-use topical treatment for head lice in patients ≥6 months old. Oral ivermectin (Stromectol...
The FDA has approved the antiparasitic drug ivermectin in a 0.5% lotion (Sklice – Sanofi Pasteur) as a single-use topical treatment for head lice in patients ≥6 months old. Oral ivermectin (Stromectol – Merck) is effective for treatment of head lice resistant to other therapies, but it has not been approved by the FDA for this indication.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2012 Aug 6;54(1396):61-3 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction