Clinical reference
Pediculicide · Topical insecticide combination · Dermatology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine
Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide is an over-the-counter topical pediculicide used for the treatment of head and other body lice infestations. Pyrethrins are derived from chrysanthemum flowers and act as neurotoxic insecticides, while piperonyl butoxide functions as a synergist that inhibits parasite detoxification enzymes, enhancing pyrethrin efficacy.…