Lice Killing (piperonyl butoxide/pyrethrins)
Scabicides and Pediculocides Topical Shampoo
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide is a fixed-combination preparation containing 0.17-0.33% pyrethrins (pyrethrum extract), which is a pediculicide, and 2-4% piperonyl butoxide, which has little or no insecticidal activity but potentiates that of pyrethrins.
Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide is used for the topical treatment of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation), pediculosis pubis (pubic lice infestation), and pediculosis corporis (body lice infestation). Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide is not effective for the treatment of scabies (mite infestation).
Generic name: piperonyl butoxide/pyrethrins
Pronunciation: (pie-RETH-rins and pip-ER-oh-nill byoo-TOX-ide)
Drug class: Scabicides and Pediculocides
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Lice Killing:
- Pediculosis Capitis
- Pediculosis Corporis
- Pediculosis Pubis
Also known as: Pediculosis Vestimenti, Pediculosis Vestimentorum, Phthiriasis Capitis, Phthiriasis Corporis.
Dosing
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Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide is applied topically, usually as a shampoo containing 0.33% pyrethrins and 4% piperonyl butoxide.
Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide is for external use only. The drug should not be administered orally and should not be applied to mucous membranes such as inside the nose, mouth, or vagina.
Preparations containing pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide should not be applied to eyebrows or eyelashes and contact with the eyes should be avoided. The eyes should be closed tightly and covered with a soft towel or washcloth while the shampoo is applied to scalp hair or washed off. If contact with the eye(s) occurs, the affected eye should be rinsed thoroughly with water.
Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide should be applied to dry hair.
Containers of pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide shampoo should be shaken before using.
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
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Contraindications
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- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Skin and skin structure infection
- Skin irritation
There are no less severe adverse reactions for this drug.
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pediculosis capitis | ||
| B85.0 | ICD10CM | Pediculosis due to pediculus humanus capitis |
| Pediculosis corporis | ||
| B85.1 | ICD10CM | Pediculosis due to pediculus humanus corporis |
| Pediculosis pubis | ||
| B85.3 | ICD10CM | Phthiriasis |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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