Malathion : How to Use

Malathion - Topical

Brand Names

Ovide Malathion *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Malathion may cause you to be very sick if it is not using correctly. Do not use it in the mouth because it is harmful if swallowed.

Use this drug only as directed by your family doctor . Do not use more of it, do not use it more often and do not use it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of absorption through the skin and the risk of becoming very sick.

To use:

Apply malathion by sprinkling on dry hair and rubbing in until the hair and scalp are thoroughly moistened.
Immediately after using this drug, wash your hands to remove any drug that may be on them.
Allow the hair to dry naturally. Use no heat - as from a hair dryer and leave the hair uncovered.
After the drug has been allowed to remain on the hair and scalp for 8 to 12 hours, wash the hair with a nonmedicated shampoo and then rinse thoroughly .
After rinsing, use a fine-toothed comb to remove the dead lice and eggs from the hair.

Keep this drug away from the eyes . If you must accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water at once.

This drug is flammable. Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking.

Head lice can be easily transferred from one person to another by direct contact with clothing, hats, scarves, bedding, towels, washcloths, hairbrushes and combs, or hairs from infected people. Therefore, all household members of your family must be examined for head lice and receive treat if they are found to be infected . If you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.

Dosage

The dose of malathion will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of malathion If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells your to do so.

For lotion dosage form:
- For head lice infestations:
  - Adults and children 6 years of age and older Apply to the hair and scalp one time. Treatment may be repeated after seven to nine days if necessary.
  - Children up to 6 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.