Nix Complete Lice Treatment System Alternatives Compared
| Nix Complete Lice Treatment System (permethrin) | Malathion topical | Spinosad topical |
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| Nix Complete Lice Treatment System (permethrin) | Malathion topical | Spinosad topical |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Scabies, Lice, Head Lice. Nix Complete Lice Treatment System may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Head Lice. Malathion topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Head Lice, Lice. Spinosad topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Nix Complete Lice Treatment System (permethrin) | More about Malathion topical | More about Spinosad topical | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Nix Complete Lice Treatment System has an average rating of 1.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
Malathion topical has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Spinosad topical has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% 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 Malathion topical side effects |
View all Spinosad topical side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other permethrin brands include: Acticin, Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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August 02, 1982 |
January 18, 2011 |
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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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