Dermatology Handbook

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Derbac–M

Reckitt Benckiser

Description

Derbac M Liquid contains malathion, a widely used organophosphorus insecticide that inhibits cholinesterase. It is effective against a wide range of insects, but is one of the least toxic organophosphorus insecticides as it is rapidly detoxified by plasma carboxylesterases

Indications

For the eradication of head lice and pubic lice, and their eggs, and the treatment of scabies

Price

50ml, £3.57; 150ml, £11.70; 200ml, £8.44

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