Overview
Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) is an organic compound used as a component of pesticide formulations. It is used for the treatment of head, pubic (crab), and body lice. Piperonyl butoxide is a synergist. It has no pesticidal activity of its own, but acts to increase the activity of pesticides such as carbamates, pyrethrins, pyrethroids, and rotenone. Piperonyl butoxide is a semisynthetic derivative of safrole.
Indication
For the treatment of head, pubic (crab), and body lice.
Associated Conditions
- Head Lice Infestation
 - Lice of the body
 - Lice of the pubic area
 
Clinical Trials
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NMPA Drug Approvals
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PPB Drug Approvals
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TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product  | ARTG ID  | Sponsor  | Registration Type  | Status  | Registration Date  | 
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| BANLICE MOUSSE aerosol can | 46708  | Medicine  | A  | 12/21/1993 | |
| PYRENEL FOAM application bottle | 18939  | Pharmacare Laboratories Pty Ltd  | Medicine  | A  | 9/30/1991 | 
Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product  | Company  | DIN  | Dosage Form  | Strength  | Market Date  | 
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| SCABENE AEROSOL | stiefel canada ulc  | 01919377  | Aerosol - Topical  | 5.04 %  | 12/31/1991 | 
| LICE SHAMPOO | perrigo international  | 02409321  | Shampoo - Topical  | 4 % / W/W  | 4/24/2014 | 
| LICETROL LICE KILLING SHAMPOO | vita health products inc  | 02230023  | Shampoo - Topical  | 4 %  | 9/10/1998 | 
| PARA SPECIAL SHAMPOO FOR LICE & NITS | medican technologies inc.  | 00796492  | Shampoo - Topical  | 4.4 %  | 12/31/1989 | 
| PARA SPECIAL SPRAY FOR LICE & NITS | medican technologies inc.  | 00899992  | Aerosol - Topical  | 26.4 MG / G  | 12/31/1991 | 
| LICE SHAMPOO | vita health products inc  | 02240247  | Shampoo - Topical  | 4.0 %  | 10/22/1999 | 
| SCABENE | medican technologies inc.  | 02229874  | Aerosol - Topical  | 5.04 %  | 6/10/1997 | 
| LICE KILLING SHAMPOO | perrigo international  | 02298015  | Shampoo - Topical  | 4 %  | 3/5/2008 | 
| LICE ENZ AER SHP | richmond pharmaceuticals inc.  | 01996789  | Shampoo
            
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              Aerosol - Topical  | 3 %  | 12/31/1993 | 
| R & C SHAMPOO WITH CONDITIONER | medtech products inc  | 02125447  | Shampoo - Topical  | 3 %  | 12/31/1995 | 
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
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Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
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