Malathion

Malathion widely used as a topical insecticide and ascaricide. itused in low conentration on skin for infestation of lice without producing systemic effects.

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.50%
Single Dose: 0.5 (0.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: Apply as required
Neonatal
Dose: 0.50%
Single Dose: 0.5 (0.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: Apply as required
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.50%
Single Dose: 0.5 (0.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: Apply as required
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Organophosphate. It belongs to Cholinestrase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Topical Solution pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Malathion is 330.40.
Contraindications
Malathion is contraindicated in conditions like Neonates,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
Malathion produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hepatic injury. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Malathion therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Malathion include Nausea, Vomiting, Blurred vision, Abdominal pain.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Malathion are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Skin irritation.
Indications
Malathion is primarily indicated in conditions like Pediculosis, Scabies.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Malathion 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
Emulsion, Lotion Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Warnings
It should not be given in patients hypertensitive to malathione.
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