Carbaryl

Carbaryl is anticholinesterase. Carbaryl is used topically as an insecticide for lice.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.50%
Single Dose: 0.5 (0.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.50%
Single Dose: 0.5 (0.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Carbamate. It belongs to Cholinestrase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparasitic pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Carbaryl is 201.20.
Contraindications
Carbaryl
Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Carbaryl include Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Dimness of vision, Abdominal cramps.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Carbaryl are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin irritation.
Indications
Carbaryl is primarily indicated in conditions like Head lice, Pubic lice.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Carbaryl was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Lotion Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
Avoid use of carbaryl in patients hypersensitive to drug and in childrens under 6 months of age. Continued prolonged treatment should be avoided. Clinic workers in regular contact with carbaril should wear rubber gloves when carrying out the treatment.
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