Lindane topical Alternatives Compared
| Lindane topical | Permethrin topical | Ivermectin |
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| Lindane topical | Permethrin topical | Ivermectin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Scabies, Head Lice, Lice. Lindane topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Scabies, Lice, Head Lice. Permethrin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Scabies, Strongyloidiasis, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Onchocerciasis - River Blindness, Ascariasis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis. Ivermectin may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
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Lindane topical has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Permethrin topical has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 52% reported a negative effect. |
Ivermectin has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 54 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Lindane topical side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces | Stromectol | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
16 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 181 drugs are known to interact with Lindane topical:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 104 drugs are known to interact with Ivermectin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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January 22, 1975 |
March 31, 1986 |
November 22, 1996 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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