Ulesfia FDA Approval History
FDA Approved: Yes (First approved April 9, 2009)
Brand name: Ulesfia
Generic name: benzyl alcohol
Dosage form: Lotion 5%
Previous Name: Summers’ Lice Asphyxiator
Company: Sciele Pharma, Inc.
Treatment for: Lice
Ulesfia (benzyl alcohol) Lotion is a non-toxic, insecticide-free head lice treatment which prevents lice from closing their spiracles (sophisticated breathing apparatus) thereby killing the lice by asphyxiation.
Development timeline for Ulesfia
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