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Other ectoparasiticides, incl. scabicides

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Therapeutic class
Other ectoparasiticides, incl. scabicides
Action class
Pediculicide
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Itch-XIvy Dry Super Continuous SprayIvy-Dry CreamShing-ReleevUlesfiaZilactin Cold SoreZilactin-L Cold Sore Liquid

Available as

5 MG/ML0.1 ML/ML · Topical Gel0.1 ML/ML0.105 ML/ML · Topical Cream100 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.05 ML/ML2.7 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.1 ML/ML · Topical Cream0.1 ML/ML · Topical Solution100 MG/ML · Topical Solution

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses Temporary Pain Relief
How to use / dosing
Directions Adults and children over 12 years clean and dry affected area Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children 12 years or younger ask a doctor

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external Use Only Do not use in eyes in large quantities over raw or blistered areas, or on deep puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

22 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.