Malathion (Malathion)
Overview of Malathion
Malathion widely used as a topical insecticide and ascaricide. itused in low conentration on skin for infestation of lice without producing systemic effects.
Indication of Malathion
Malathion is primarily indicated in conditions like Pediculosis, Scabies.
Contraindication of Malathion
Malathion is contraindicated in conditions like Neonates,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Malathion
Malathion produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hepatic injury. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Malathion therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Malathion include Nausea, Vomiting, Blurred vision, Abdominal pain.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Malathion are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Skin irritation.
Precautions of Malathion
It should not be given in patients hypertensitive to malathione.