Ovide

Drug overview for OVIDE (malathion):

Generic name: MALATHION (mal-uh-THIGH-on)
Drug class: Scabicides and Pediculocides
Therapeutic class: Dermatological

Malathion, an organophosphate anticholinesterase insecticide, is used as a pediculicide.

Malathion is used for the topical treatment of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation). The drug also has been used for the topical treatment of pediculosis pubis+ (pubic lice infestation), pediculosis corporis+ (body lice infestation), and scabies+ (mite infestation).

DRUG IMAGES

OVIDE 0.5% LOTION

The following indications for OVIDE (malathion) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Pediculosis capitis

Professional Synonyms:
Phthiriasis capitis

The following dosing information is available for OVIDE (malathion):

Dosing
Administration
OVIDE
MALATHION

No enhanced Dosing information available for this drug.

Malathion 0.5% lotion is applied topically to scalp hair. Malathion 0.5%

lotion is for external use only. The drug should not be administered topically to the skin, eyes, or pubic area and should not be administered orally. Contact with the eyes should be avoided.

The eyes should be closed tightly and covered with a soft towel or washcloth while the lotion is applied to scalp hair or washed off. If contact with the eyes occurs, the eyes should immediately be flushed with water. If eye irritation persists or if visual changes occur, a clinician should be consulted.

Malathion 0.5% lotion should be applied to dry hair; after application, the hair should be left uncovered and allowed to dry naturally. Malathion 0.5%

lotion is flammable. Therefore, the lotion or hair wet with the lotion must not be exposed to any open flame, lighted cigarettes, or electric heat sources (e.g., hair dryer, electric curlers). Individuals applying the lotion or patients whose hair is wet with the lotion should refrain from smoking.

(See Cautions: Precautions and Contraindications.) Individuals applying malathion 0.5% lotion should wash their hands thoroughly after application is completed.

Dosing information for OVIDE
DRUG LABEL	DOSING TYPE	DOSING INSTRUCTIONS
OVIDE 0.5% LOTION	Maintenance	Adults apply by topical route to dry hair and rub gently until the scalp is thoroughly moistened and let dry naturally; shampoo after 8-12 hours

Generic dosing information for MALATHION
DRUG LABEL	DOSING TYPE	DOSING INSTRUCTIONS
MALATHION 0.5% LOTION	Maintenance	Adults apply by topical route to dry hair and rub gently until the scalp is thoroughly moistened and let dry naturally; shampoo after 8-12 hours

Moderate List
No disease contraindications

The following adverse reaction information is available for OVIDE (malathion):

Overview
Severe
Less Severe

Adverse reaction overview.

No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.

There are 1 severe adverse reactions.

More Frequent	Less Frequent
None.	None.

Rare/Very Rare
Burns

There are 3 less severe adverse reactions.

More Frequent	Less Frequent
Skin irritation	None.

Rare/Very Rare
Conjunctivitis Skin rash

The following precautions are available for OVIDE (malathion):

Pediatric
Pregnant
Lactation
Geriatric

No enhanced Pediatric Use information available for this drug.

Contraindicated

None

Severe Precaution

None

Management or Monitoring Precaution

None

No enhanced Pregnancy information available for this drug.

No enhanced Lactation information available for this drug.

No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.

Pediculosis capitis
B85.0	Pediculosis due to pediculus humanus capitis