Spinosad (Natroba) topical suspension for head lice

Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2011 Jun 27;53(1367):50-1.

Abstract

The FDA has approved spinosad 0.9% suspension(Natroba – ParaPro) for topical treatment of head liceinfestation in patients >4 years old. It is available only byprescription.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Age Factors
  • Animals
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Drug Combinations
  • Humans
  • Lice Infestations / drug therapy*
  • Lice Infestations / metabolism
  • Macrolides / administration & dosage*
  • Macrolides / pharmacokinetics
  • Pediculus / drug effects*
  • Pediculus / metabolism
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / methods

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Macrolides
  • spinosad