Absorption: Minimal absorption (<10%) with topical application.
Distribution: Binds to hair shaft, which may protect against reinfestation.
Half-Life: 8 hours.
(pediculicidal effect)
ROUTE | ONSET‡ | PEAK | DURATION |
Topical | 6 hr | 12 hr | persists after application‡ |
‡Due to binding to hair shaft.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
Derm: burns, scalp irritation
EENT: ocular irritation (with accidental eye exposure)
Drug-drug: