Malathiondosage
malathion 5 MG/ML Topical Lotion
Dosage and administration
Apply OVIDE Lotion on DRY hair in amount just sufficient to thoroughly wet the hair and scalp. Pay particular attention to the back of the head and neck while applying OVIDE Lotion. Wash hands after applying to scalp. Allow hair to dry naturally - use no electric heat source, and allow hair to remain uncovered. After 8 to 12 hours, the hair should be shampooed. Rinse and use a fine - toothed (nit) comb to remove dead lice and eggs. If lice are still present after 7 - 9 days, repeat with a second application of OVIDE Lotion. Further treatment is generally not necessary. Other family members should be evaluated by a physician to determine if infested, and if so, receive treatment.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 15, 2026. Matched to this product by ingredient name rather than by code, so it may describe a different manufacturer’s version of the same drug. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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