Natroba

Generic name:spinosad topical [ SPIN-oh-sad-TOP-i-kal ]
Drug class:Topical anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 12, 2022.

What is Natroba?

Natroba is an anti-parasite medicine.

Natroba topical suspension is used to treat head lice in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.

Natroba may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use this medication on a child or infant without medical advice. Natroba contains an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young infants or premature babies. Do not allow an older child to use Natroba without supervision of an adult.

It is not known whether spinosad passes into breast milk. However, this medication contains a preservative that may be harmful to a newborn. Do not breast-feed within 8 hours after applying Natroba topical suspension. Do not take this medication by mouth. It is for use only on the hair and scalp. Do not apply Natroba to sunburned, irritated, or broken skin.

Use Natroba topical suspension on scalp hair only. Apply this medication to dry hair only. Do not wet your hair or scalp before using this medicine.

Avoid getting Natroba in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water. For the most complete treatment of head lice and to prevent reinfection, you must treat your environment at the same time you treat your scalp. To prevent reinfection wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, and towels in hot water and dry in high heat. Dry-clean any non-washable clothing. Hair brushes, combs, and hair accessories should be soaked in hot water for at least 10 minutes.

Avoid intimate contact with others until your lice infection has cleared up. Avoid sharing hair brushes, combs, hair accessories, hats, pillows, bedding, clothing, and other articles of personal use. Lice infections are highly contagious.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Natroba if you are allergic to spinosad.

To make sure you can safely use Natroba, tell your doctor if you have any conditions that make your skin sensitive.

This medicine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether spinosad topical passes into breast milk. However, Natroba topical suspension contains a preservative that may be harmful to a newborn. Do not breast-feed within 8 hours after applying Natroba topical suspension. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.

Do not use this medicine on an infant without medical advice. Natroba topical suspension contains an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young infants or premature babies. Do not allow an older child to use Natroba without supervision of an adult.

How should I use Natroba?

Use Natroba topical suspension exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or fo...