Ivermectin 5 mg/g Lotion — NDC 51316-423-08 (Billing 51316-0423-08)
This is a package of Ivermectin 5 mg/g Lotion from CVS Pharmacy, marketed since May 2020 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 068579
- GCN: 31394
- HICL (First Databank): 010933
- AHFS class code: 84:04.12.00
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It depends on the product. Tablets treat intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis. Lotions treat head lice, and the cream treats the bumps and pimples of rosacea.
- Stromectol and ivermectin tablets are usually a single dose based on your weight. Take it on an empty stomach with water. Your doctor may order follow-up stool tests to confirm the...
- Apply it to dry hair and scalp, covering everything from the scalp outward. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse with water only. Wait 24 hours before shampooing, and don't reuse...
- Dizziness, itching, rash, nausea, diarrhea, and tiredness were reported. If you're treated for onchocerciasis, fever, swollen glands, and joint pain can happen as the parasites die...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Ivermectin — tap one for details:
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per g | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 2, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
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| 51316-0423-08 You're viewing this Main listing | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 117 g in 1 TUBE | 2021-12-28 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Sklice 5 mg/g 24338-0185-04 | Azurity | 1 tube | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Ivermectin 5 mg/g 51672-4230-08 | Sun | 1 tube | $1.239 | — | Availability likely | — |
| 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/gthis 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 | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| 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 | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| 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 | — |
| Ozipco Ivermectin 5 mg/g 86241-0113-01 | Fast | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vivoclear lvermectin Lice Treatment 5 mg/g 88025-0001-01 | Guangxi | 117 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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A sodium salt derived from citric acid that helps regulate acidity and maintain pH balance in the medicine. It also works as a binding agent to hold tablet ingredients together.
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Butylated hydroxyanisole is a synthetic preservative that prevents oils and fats in medicines from spoiling or becoming rancid. It keeps the medicine stable and extends its shelf life.
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Castor oil is a natural plant-based oil used in medicines as a lubricant, laxative agent, and solvent. It helps medicine ingredients dissolve or flow smoothly and can aid bowel movement in formulations designed for that purpose.
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Imidazolidinyl urea is a synthetic preservative that prevents microbial growth in medicines. It's used in formulations to extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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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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A natural oil extracted from olives. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in formulations, helping to soften ingredients and improve how the medicine spreads or flows.
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Shea butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften the product, improve texture, and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
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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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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
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 needed 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 TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE TAMPER SEAL ON THE TUBE HAS BEEN BROKEN. store at room temperature 68º-77ºF (20º-25ºC) 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 butylated hydroxyanisole, castor oil, cetyl alcohol, citric acid anhydrous, crodalan AWS, cyclomethicone, glycerin, imidurea, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, oleyl alcohol, olive oil, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, shea butter, sodium citrate anhydrous, sorbitan tristearate and stearyl alcohol.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Lice treatment
📄 Do Not Use ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
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 Breast-Feeding ▾
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions? 1-866-923-4914
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 117 g Tube Carton CVS Health ® Compare to the active ingredient in Sklice* NDC 51316-423-08 PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH Ivermectin Lotion, 0.5% Lice Treatment No second application required One tube, one time, 10 minutes NO COMBING NEEDED INCLUDES: 1 TUBE NET WT 4 OZ (117 g) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 117 g Tube Carton
Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
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