{"product_id":"derbac-m-150ml-4151056","title":"Derbac-M Liquid Malathion 0.5% for Head Lice, Crab Lice \u0026 Scabies - 150ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Derbac-M\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe malathion treatment that covers all three: head lice, crab (pubic) lice and the scabies mite, in an alcohol-free, water-based liquid that suits asthma sufferers and sensitive skin. One application kills lice and mites; a second a week later catches anything that hatched in between. For adults and children from 6 months. 150ml, pharmacy-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy malathion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost head lice products on the shelf work physically, by coating the lice; malathion is an insecticide that kills lice and eggs and is the one licensed for scabies as well, which needs whole-body treatment that the silicone lotions can't do. Being water-based rather than alcohol-based, it doesn't sting broken skin or set off asthma the way the older alcoholic lotions could.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead lice:\u003c\/strong\u003e rub into dry hair and scalp until wet, parting to the roots, leave to dry naturally for 12 hours or overnight (no hairdryer), then wash out. Comb through wet hair with a detection comb; repeat the whole treatment after seven days. \u003cstrong\u003eScabies:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply to the whole body from the chin down, including under the nails and between fingers and toes (and the scalp, face and ears in the under-2s and elderly), leave for 24 hours, wash off, and repeat after seven days. \u003cstrong\u003eCrab lice:\u003c\/strong\u003e all hairy areas including beard and moustache, left overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for under 6 months. Treat all close contacts for scabies on the same day, and everyone in the house with live lice. Scabies itch can continue for weeks after the mites are dead; that's not treatment failure. Keep away from eyes, and ask a pharmacist first in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Pharmacist-reviewed before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derbac-M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052482728323,"sku":"4151056","price":19.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/prd-front-842738-600x600.avif?v=1789565778","url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/products\/derbac-m-150ml-4151056","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}