Malathion for Head Lice and Scabies
(why does John Hopkins call this volatile, synthetic pesticide poison a medicine??)
(see note below)



(Found on John Hopkins Hospital Web Site)

Side Effects of This Medicine - John Hopkins

 Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side  effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare      Skin rash

When malathion is applied to the skin in recommended doses, symptoms of poisoning have not been reported. However, the chance may exist, especially if the skin is broken. Symptoms of malathion poisoning include:

Abdominal or stomach cramps; anxiety or restlessness; clumsiness or unsteadiness; confusion or mental depression; convulsions (seizures); diarrhea; difficult or labored breathing; dizziness; drowsiness; increased sweating; increased watering of mouth or eyes; loss of bowel or bladder control; muscle twitching of eyelids, face, and neck; pinpoint pupils; slow heartbeat; trembling; unusual weakness   Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.

 These side effects may go away  during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if either of the  following side effects continues or is bothersome:  Less common or rare  Stinging or irritation of scalp   Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with  your doctor.



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(Opinion:  If you not outraged by what you've been reading, then you're not paying attention. - Get angry and stay angry.  They (chemical companies) are marketing Malathion for use on children and adults for lice and scabies.)

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Note:  Like you, the reader, medical professionals are searching for a end to the lice epidemic.  Most of the time they only know what the chemical company sales people are telling them.  Please print the information on Malathion and give to your medical provider.  They will probably be very grateful.

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