Ovide Dosage
Generic name: malathion topical
Drug class: Topical anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.
Recommended Adult Dosing
Dosage forms: LOTION: 0.5%
Pediculosis capitis
- [apply x1]
- Info: leave on x8-12h; may repeat in 7-9 days
Pediculosis pubis
- [apply x1]
- Info: leave on x8-12h; may repeat in 9-10 days; not 1st-line agent
Recommended Peds Dosing
- Dosage forms: LOTION: 0.5%
Pediculosis capitis
- [6 yo and older]
- Dose: apply x1; Info: leave on x8-12h; may repeat in 7-9 days
*Pediculosis pubis
- [adolescents]
- Dose: apply x1; Info: leave on x8-12h; may repeat in 9-10 days; not 1st-line agent
SRC: NLM .