Malathion Topical - Malathion - Topical Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Malathion Topical
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What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Not applicable.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Malathion Topical Miscellaneous Notes

• This condition (head lice) may spread easily to other people.
• Family members should be seen by the doctor to determine if they are also infected, and if so, receive treatment.
• Do not share this medication with others.

Possible Side Effects

• Stinging feeling on the scalp and minor irritation to the skin and scalp may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Usage Instructions

• Apply this medication onto dry hair and to the skin under the hair (scalp).
• Use enough medication to make the hair and scalp wet, especially the back of your head and neck.
• Allow your hair to air-dry (uncovered).
• Wash your hands (or the person applying the medicine should wash their hands) after applying this medication.
• Allow this medication to remain on the hair and scalp for 8 to 12 hours; then shampoo your hair well, especially the back of the head and neck.
• Rinse your hair and run a fine-toothed comb (nit comb) through your hair to remove dead lice and lice eggs.
• If lice are still present after 7-9 days, repeat with a second application of this medication.
• This medication may cause a slight stinging feeling on the scalp.
• This is normal.
• However, if skin irritation occurs, wash the scalp and hair immediately, allow the irritation to clear and try using the medication again.
• If the irritation returns, consult your doctor.
• This medication contains an ingredient that could easily start on fire (flammable).
• Avoid smoking, being around open flames (for example, fireplaces, stoves), using hair dryers, or using electric curlers while using this medication.
• Avoid getting this medication in, or around your eyes.
• If this medication gets in your eye(s), rinse your eye(s) immediately with water.
• If eye irritation continues, or if visual changes occur, consult your doctor.
• Learn all preparation and usage instructions in the product package.
• If you have any questions about any of that information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat head lice.

Malathion Topical Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• This product is flammable.
• Keep this product away from heat and open flame.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
• Symptoms of overdose may include slow, shallow breathing or difficulty breathing.

Read Before Using Malathion Topical (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially.