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Research Notes on Malathion
Malathion, sold under the brand name Ovide, is an organophosphate agent which acts as a pediculicide.1 It inhibits cholinesterase activity, which is essential for growth and survival by disrupting the metabolic process in the parasite (lice). 2 Malathion is widely used as a pesticide in agriculture - used in low doses for treatment of scabies, bed bugs, head and body lice. 3
Fast Facts:
- Highly flammable: keep away from heat 4
- Effective: pediculicidal (live lice) and partially ovicidal (lice eggs) 5
- For topical use only, leave on 8-12 hours, let dry naturally.1
- Do not use on infants or children under the age of six without seeking physician advice.4
- FDA Pregnancy Category B.4
- Most common side effects: irritation of the skin and scalp.6
- Second treatment may be necessary if lice are still present after 7-9 days of first treatment.6
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What is Malathion?
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Malathion Topical
- Wikipedia: Malathion
- NetDoctor UK: Prioderm Lotion (Malathion) - How Does It Work?
- National Pesticide Information Center (via NPIC): Malathion Fact Sheet
What are the Uses for Malathion?
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Pubic Lice (Crabs) | Bedbugs - Treatments And Drugs | Lice - Treatments And Drugs
- American Family Physician: Pediculosis And Scabies
- YouTube: Head Lice Treatment - Ovide4Headlice.com
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Malathion?
- RxList: Ovide - Side Effects & Drug Interactions | Ovide - Warnings & Precautions
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Malathion Poisoning
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Malathion - Topical: Side Effects | Malathion - Topical: Precautions | Malathion - Topical: Drug Interactions
- Agency For Toxic Substances And Disease Registry (ATSDR): How Can Malathion Affect Children?
What are the Alternatives to Malathion?
- DrugDigest: What Is Permethrin
- Wikipedia: Lindane
- Wikipedia: Piperonyl Butoxide
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Malathion?
- AltMD: Herbal Remedies For Head Lice
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Lice
- HealthWorld: Head Lice - What Doctors Don't Tell You
- Wikipedia: Delphinium
- WholeHealthMD: Natural Treatments For Head Lice (May 17, 2007)
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Malathion
- HealthBoards: Head Lice Experience
- eHealthForum: Pubic Lice?
- Harvard Medical School (via AetnaInteliHealth): Yikes, Lice! (Dec. 11, 2007)
- NPR.org : Moms And Pros Tackle Lice (Nov. 30, 2006)
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Malathion For Lice (Nov. 24, 2006)
Clinical Trials for Malathion
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Malathion Clinical Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Malathion
- The National Pediculosis Association (via HeadLice.org): Chemical Treatments For Head Lice Are Not Created Equal
- Getipm.com: Letter About Ovide Malathion
- CuresNaturally.com: Dangers Of Malathion
Abuse of Malathion
- RxList: Ovide - Overdosage & Contraindications
- U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM): Ovide (Malathion) Lotion - Overdosage
- Wyoming Valley Health Care System (WVHCS): Treatment - Malathion
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Malathion
- PubMed Central: Malathion Articles
- JAMA: Archives Of Malathion Articles
- Google Scholar: Articles On Malathion
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Taro Pharmaceutical: Ovide (Malathion)
- ↑ NetDoctor UK: Prioderm Lotion (Malathion) - How Does It Work?
- ↑ Wikipedia: Malathion
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Cerner Multum (via Yahoo Health): What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Malathion?
- ↑ Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC): Malathion
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Consumer Drug Information - Malathion
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