Spinosad topical
Generic name: spinosad topical [ SPIN-oh-sad-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand name: Natroba
Dosage form: topical suspension (0.9%)
Drug class:Topical anti-infectives
What is spinosad topical?
Spinosad is an anti-parasite medicine.
Spinosad topical (for the skin) is used to treat head lice in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.
Spinosad topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use spinosad topical if you are allergic to it.
To make sure you can safely use spinosad topical, tell your doctor if you have any conditions that make your skin sensitive.
spinosad topical 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, this medicine contains a preservative that may be harmful to a newborn. Do not breast-feed within 8 hours after applying spinosad topical. 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. Spinosad topical 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 spinosad without supervision of an adult.
How should I use spinosad topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take this medicine by mouth. It is for use only on the hair and scalp.
Shake the bottle well just before you use the medicine.
Use spinosad topical on scalp hair only. Apply this medicine to dry hair only. Use a towel to cover your face and eyes. Keep your eyes tightly closed during application.
Do not wet your hair or scalp before using spinosad topical. Do not apply spinosad topical to sunburned, irritated, or broken skin.
Apply enough spinosad topical to completely cover your scalp and hair. Apply the medicine to the scalp first and then onto the hair from roots to ends.
Remove the medicine from your hands with soap and water after you apply spinosad topical.
Leave the medicine in your hair for 10 minutes, keeping your eyes closed and covered during this time. Then rinse the medicine out thoroughly with warm water.
You may also use a nit comb to remove lice eggs from the damp hair. Work on only one section of hair at a time, combing through 1- to 2-inch strands from the scalp to the ends. Rinse the nit co...
