Sklice ivermectin 5 mg/g Lotion
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Antiparasitic class.
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🩺 Clinical
Ivermectin lotion is used to treat head lice (small bugs that attach themselves to the skin) in adults and children 6 months of age and older. Ivermectin is in a class of medications called anthelmintics. It works by killing lice.
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Cetyl acetate is a waxy compound made by combining cetyl alcohol with acetic acid. It works as a binder and thickener in medicines, helping to hold ingredients together and give the product a smooth, creamy texture.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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Cyclomethicone is a silicone-based fluid that acts as a lubricant and solvent in medicines. It helps products flow smoothly, reduces friction between particles, and aids in even distribution of active ingredients.
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Lanolin alcohol is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool. It functions as an emollient and emulsifier in medicines, helping blend oil and water-based ingredients while softening the product's texture.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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A fatty alcohol derived from animal or plant oils. It acts as an emollient and helps stabilize emulsions, allowing oil and water to mix evenly in the medication.
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Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
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Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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A waxy substance derived from sorbitol and stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer to help mix oil and water components evenly throughout the medicine and prevent separation.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.286 | $33.51 / 117 g |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $1.12 | $130.84 / 117 g |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Sklice 5 mg/gthis 24338-0185-04 | Azurity | 1 tube | $0.286 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 51672-4230-08 | Sun | 1 tube | $1.232 | — | Availability likely | +330% |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 00363-4230-08 | Walgreen | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 11822-4230-08 | Rite | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 27854-0334-01 | Belmora | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 46122-0827-36 | AmerisourceBergen | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 51316-0423-08 | CVS | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 51316-0985-08 | CVS | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 79903-0154-01 | WALMART | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| RID One and Done 5 mg/g 82392-0200-04 | Oystershell | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| lice treatment dedicated .5 g/100g 87276-0000-01 | Shenzhen | 1 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| lice treatment dedicated .5 g/100g 87276-0001-01 | Shenzhen | 1 g | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| ivometn ivermectin lice treatment .5 g/100g 87276-0003-01 | Shenzhen | 1 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SYNTHABIO Ivermectin .5 g/100g 87782-0001-02 | Shenzhen | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 24338-0119-45 | Azurity | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 73581-0021-04 | YYBA | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 24338-0185-04 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (24338-185-04) / 117 g in 1 TUBE | 2022-08-31 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use treats head lice
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Important: Read warnings before use children 6 months of age to under 12 years of age: an adult should supervise use adults and children 6 months of age and over: Inspect all household members should be checked by another person for lice and/or nits (eggs) use a magnifying glass in bright light to help you see the lice and/or nits (eggs) use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair look for tiny nits near the scalp, beginning at the back of the neck and behind the ears examine small sections of the hair (1-2 inches wide) at a time unlike dandruff, nits stick to the hair.
Dandruff should move when lightly touched. if either lice or nits (eggs) are found, treat with product Treat your hair and scalp must be DRY before applying product use the top of cap to break the tamper seal on the tube apply product directly to dry hair and scalp completely cover your scalp and hair closest to the scalp first, and then apply outwards towards the ends of your hair use only amount to completely cover hair and scalp, up to 1 entire tube, and discard the remaining rub product throughout your hair it is important to completely cover your entire head so that all lice and eggs are exposed to the lotion.
Be sure that each hair is coated from the scalp to the tip. Wait and rinse allow product to stay on your hair and scalp for 10 minutes after it has been applied. Use a timer or clock.
Start timing after you have completely covered your hair and scalp with product. after 10 minutes, rinse product completely from your hair and scalp using only water after rinsing, dry and style as usual. Wait 24 hours before applying shampoo. After treatment wash your hands after applying product nit combing is not necessary when treating with product for it to work, but if desired, a fine-tooth comb or special nit comb may be used to remove dead lice and nits this is a single use product.
Discard tube after use. do not use again on the same person and same lice infestation without talking to a healthcare provider first if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments machine wash any bedding and clothing used by anyone having lice. Machine wash at high temperatures (150°F) and tumble in a hot dryer for 20 minutes. after finishing treatment with lice medicine, check everyone in your family for lice after one week. Consider treatment for those who have lice.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only. Use only on the scalp. Do not use on children under 6 months of age near the eyes inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes.
See a doctor if lice are present in these areas. Ask a doctor before use if you have any skin conditions or sensitivities are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if product can harm your unborn baby. are currently or planning to breastfeed.
Avoid getting product on your breast to help prevent contact by your baby. When using this product keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel if product gets into eyes, gently flush with water eye redness, soreness, or irritation can occur dandruff, dry skin, or burning sensation of the skin can occur Stop use and ask a doctor if breathing difficulty occurs eye irritation occurs skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs rash develops If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store at room temperature 68°-77°F. Excursions permitted to 59°-86°F. do not freeze keep carton and see Consumer Information Leaflet and warnings before use
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Ivermectin 0.5%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients acetylated lanolin alcohol, cetyl acetate, citric acid, cyclomethicone, lanolin alcohol, methylparaben, oleyl alcohol, olive oil, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, shea butter, sodium citrate, sorbitan tristearate, and water
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Lice treatment