13.10.4 Parasiticidal preparations - North & East

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13.10 Anti-infective skin preparations Toggle Pages

13.10.1 Antibacterial preparations 13.10.2 Antifungal preparations 13.10.3 Antiviral preparations 13.10.4 Parasiticidal preparations 13.10.5 Preparations for minor cuts and abrasions

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Management of eczema Psoriasis management Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis Treatment of itching skin (pruritus) Management of urticaria Management of acne Treatment of rosacea Treatment of actinic keratoses Management of hyperhidrosis Management of skin conditions 13.2 Emollient and barrier preparations 13.3 Antipruritics 13.4 Topical corticosteroids 13.5 Preparations for eczema and psoriasis 13.6 Acne and rosacea 13.7 Preparations for warts and calluses 13.8 Sunscreens and camouflagers 13.9 Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions 13.10 Anti-infective skin preparations 13.11 Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and desloughing agents 13.12 Antiperspirants 13.13 Miscellaneous skin preparations

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13.10.4 Parasiticidal preparations

First Line

Second Line

Specialist

Hospital Only

NHS England (NHSE) has published new prescribing guidance for various common conditions for which over the counter (OTC) items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care (quick reference guide). One of these conditions is headlice.

Many of these products are cheap to buy and are readily available OTC along with advice from pharmacies. Some self-care medicines are available from shops and supermarkets. Please click here for further information, exceptions, and a patient leaflet.

Permethrin

Cream 5% (£8.65 = 30g)

Indications

Scabies
Crab lice

Malathion

Aqueous liquid 0.5% (£14.31 = 150ml)

Indications

Scabies