Malathion - mal-a-THYE-on belongs to the group of medication known as pediculicides - medication that kill lice.
Malathion is applied to the hair and scalp to treat head lice infections. It acts by killing both the lice and their eggs.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.