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Piperonyl butoxide

Generic Name
Piperonyl butoxide
Brand Names
Pronto Plus, Rid
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C19H30O5
CAS Number
51-03-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
LWK91TU9AH

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

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TGA Drug Approvals

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ARTG ID
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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
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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 ,  Aerosol - Topical
3 %
12/31/1993
R & C SHAMPOO WITH CONDITIONER
medtech products inc
02125447
Shampoo - Topical
3 %
12/31/1995

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