Malathion for Lice
Why It Is Used
Malathion works very well against lice. It is less widely used than other lice medicines because treatment requires 8 to 12 hours and because the odor is bad.
Malathion is not recommended for use by women who are pregnant or breast-feeding or children younger than 2 years of age.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 30, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics |
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