Lice Solution (piperonyl butoxide/pyrethrins)
Scabicides and Pediculocides Topical Kit
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
USES: This medication is used to treat lice, which are tiny insects that can infest and irritate the scalp (head lice), the pubic area (crabs), or the body. This medication works by paralyzing and killing lice.
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
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Lice Solution:
- Pediculosis Capitis
- Pediculosis Corporis
- Pediculosis Pubis
Also known as: Pediculosis Vestimenti, Pediculosis Vestimentorum, Phthiriasis Capitis, Phthiriasis Corporis.
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- Bronchospastic pulmonary disease
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Skin and skin structure infection
- Skin irritation
Rare or Very Rare
- Eczema
- Head sensation disturbance
- Paresthesia
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin inflammation
- Skin irritation
- Skin rash
- Stinging of skin
Precautions
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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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