Malathion

Generic Name
Malathion
Brand Names
Ovide
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C10H19O6PS2
CAS Number
121-75-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
U5N7SU872W
Background

Malathion is a parasympathomimetic organophosphate compound that is used as an insecticide for the treatment of head lice. Malathion is an irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor and has low human toxicity.

Indication

For patients infected with Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice and their ova) of the scalp hair.

Associated Conditions
Head Lice Infestation
Associated Therapies
-

Ivermectin in the Treatment of Head Lice

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2009-01-09
Last Posted Date
2011-08-22
Lead Sponsor
Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide
Target Recruit Count
812
Registration Number
NCT00819520
Locations
🇮🇱

Chaim Sheba Medical Centre, Tel Hashomer, Israel

🇬🇧

Synexus Clinical Research Centre, Reading, Berks, United Kingdom

🇫🇷

Hopital Avicenne, Bobigny, Paris, France

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