Head lice: Topical: Apply sufficient amount to cover dry scalp and completely cover dry hair; 120 mL may be necessary depending on the length of hair. If live lice are seen 7 days after first treatment, repeat with second application.
Scabies: Topical: Apply sufficient amount to completely cover body from the neck to the toes (including soles of the feet); apply to forehead, hairline, scalp, and temples in patients who are balding. Leave on skin for ≥6 hours prior to bathing or showering.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling. However, dosage adjustment unlikely due to low systemic absorption.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling. However, dosage adjustment unlikely due to low systemic absorption.
Refer to adult dosing.
(For additional information see "Spinosad: Pediatric drug information")
Head lice: Infants ≥6 months, Children, and Adolescents: Topical: Suspension: Apply sufficient amount to cover dry scalp and completely cover dry hair (maximum single application dose: 120 mL); leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse out with warm water. If live lice are seen 7 days after first treatment, repeat with second application.
Scabies: Children ≥4 years and Adolescents: Topical: Suspension: Apply sufficient amount to cover body from neck to toes (including soles of feet). If patient is bald, apply to forehead, hairline, scalp, and temples. Allow to absorb into the skin for 10 minutes before putting on clothes. Leave on skin for ≥6 hours prior to bathing or showering.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling. However, dosage adjustment unlikely due to low systemic absorption.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling. However, dosage adjustment unlikely due to low systemic absorption.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
1% to 10%:
Dermatologic: Erythema of eyelid (2%), xeroderma (2%)
Local: Application site burning (≤3%), application site erythema (3%), application site irritation (≤3%), application site pain (≤3%)
<1%:
Dermatologic: Alopecia
Local: Application site reactions (dryness, exfoliation)
There are no contraindications listed in the manufacturer's labeling
Dosage form specific issues:
• Benzyl alcohol and derivatives: Some dosage forms may contain benzyl alcohol; large amounts of benzyl alcohol (≥99 mg/kg/day) have been associated with a potentially fatal toxicity (“gasping syndrome”) in neonates; the “gasping syndrome” consists of metabolic acidosis, respiratory distress, gasping respirations, CNS dysfunction (including convulsions, intracranial hemorrhage), hypotension, and cardiovascular collapse (AAP ["Inactive" 1997]; CDC, 1982); some data suggests that benzoate displaces bilirubin from protein binding sites (Ahlfors, 2001); avoid or use dosage forms containing benzyl alcohol with caution in neonates. See manufacturer's labeling.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Appropriate use: For topical use only; not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands after application. Should be used as a part of an overall lice or scabies management program.
Some dosage forms may contain propylene glycol; in neonates, large amounts of propylene glycol delivered orally, intravenously (eg, >3,000 mg/day), or topically have been associated with potentially fatal toxicities which can include metabolic acidosis, seizures, renal failure, and CNS depression; toxicities have also been reported in children and adults including hyperosmolality, lactic acidosis, seizures, and respiratory depression; use caution (AAP 1997; Shehab 2009).
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Suspension, External:
Natroba: 0.9% (120 mL) [contains benzyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, fd&c yellow #6 (sunset yellow), isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol]
Generic: 0.9% (120 mL)
Yes
Suspension (Natroba External)
0.9% (per mL): $2.76
Suspension (Spinosad External)
0.9% (per mL): $2.64
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Topical: For external use only; not for intravaginal, ophthalmic, or oral use. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs. Shake bottle well. Wash hands after application.
Head lice: Apply to dry scalp and rub gently until the scalp is thoroughly moistened, then apply to dry hair; completely covering scalp and hair. Leave on for 10 minutes (start timing treatment after the scalp and hair have been completely covered). The hair should then be rinsed thoroughly with warm water. Shampoo may be used immediately after the product is completely rinsed off. If live lice are seen 7 days after the first treatment, repeat with second application. Nit combing is not required, although a fine-tooth comb may be used to remove treated lice and nits.
Scabies: Apply to dry skin covering body from the neck to the toes (including soles of the feet); apply to forehead, hairline, scalp, and temples in patients who are balding. Allow to absorb into skin and dry for 10 minutes prior to getting dressed. Do not bath or shower for at least 6 hours after applying.
Spinosad should be a portion of a whole lice removal program, which should include washing in hot water or dry cleaning all clothing, hats, bedding and towels recently worn or used by the patient and washing combs, brushes, and hair accessories in hot water. For scabies, wash in hot water or dry clean any bedding, clothing, and towels used by anyone infected with scabies.
Topical: Suspension: For external use only. Not for intravaginal, ophthalmic, or oral use. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs. Apply to pediatric patients with direct adult supervision.
Head lice: Infants ≥6 months, Children, and Adolescents: Shake bottle well before use. Apply to dry scalp and rub gently until the scalp is thoroughly moistened, then apply to dry hair, completely covering scalp and hair. Leave on for 10 minutes (start timing treatment after the scalp and hair have been completely covered). The hair should then be rinsed thoroughly with warm water. Shampoo may be used immediately after the product is completely rinsed off. Wash hands after application. If live lice are seen 7 days after the first treatment, repeat with second application. Avoid contact with the eyes; wash hands after use. Nit combing is not required, although a fine-tooth comb may be used to remove treated lice and nits from hair and scalp.
Spinosad should be a portion of a whole lice removal program, which should include washing or dry cleaning all clothing, hats, bedding, and towels recently worn or used by the patient and washing combs, brushes, and hair accessories in hot water.
Scabies: Children ≥4 years and Adolescents: Shake bottle well before use. Apply to dry skin covering body from the neck to the toes (including soles of the feet); if patient is bald, apply to forehead, hairline, scalp, and temples. Allow to absorb into skin and dry for 10 minutes prior to getting dressed. Wash hands after application. Do not bathe or shower for at least 6 hours after applying.
Spinosad should be a portion of a scabies removal regimen that includes washing (hot water) or dry cleaning bedding, clothing, and towels worn or used by the patient during the 3 days before treatment.
Head lice: Topical treatment of head lice (Pediculosis capitis) infestation in adults and pediatric patients ≥6 months of age.
Scabies: Topical treatment of scabies infestation in adults and pediatric patients ≥4 years of age.
None known.
There are no known significant interactions.
The amount of spinosad absorbed systemically following topical administration is below the limit of quantification (<3 ng/mL). Human studies did not assess the absorption of benzyl alcohol, an ingredient in the product; however, maternal use is not likely to result in fetal exposure.
It is not known if spinosad is present in breast milk following topical application.
The amount of spinosad absorbed systemically following topical administration is below the limit of quantification (<3 ng/mL). Maternal use is not likely to result in infant exposure to spinosad or benzyl alcohol via breast milk. According to the manufacturer, the decision to breastfeed during therapy should consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and the benefits of treatment to the mother. Spinosad should be removed from the breast area with soap and water prior to breastfeeding to avoid direct infant exposure.
Monitor scalp for lice
Insect paralysis and death is caused by central nervous system excitation and involuntary muscle contractions. Spinosad is thought to be both pediculicidal and ovicidal (Stough, 2009).
Absorption: Not absorbed topically (<3 ng/mL in a pediatric patient plasma sampling study); absorption of the benzyl alcohol was not analyzed in this study.
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