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In this Article

• What is malathion (Ovide)?
• What are the possible side effects of malathion (Ovide)?
• What is the most important information I should know about malathion (Ovide)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using malathion (Ovide)?
• How should I use malathion (Ovide)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Ovide)?
• What happens if I overdose (Ovide)?
• What should I avoid while using malathion (Ovide)?
• What other drugs will affect malathion (Ovide)?
• Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose (Ovide)?

Malathion is only applied once, so you are not likely to miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose (Ovide)?

Seek emergency medical attention.

Symptoms of an oral malathion overdose may include increased sweating, watering mouth, diarrhea, a slow heart rate, and difficulty breathing.

What should I avoid while using malathion (Ovide)?

Malathion lotion is flammable. Do not expose the lotion or wet hair to open flames or electric heat sources including hair dryers, curling irons, and electric curlers. Do not smoke while applying the lotion or while the hair is wet. Warn children to stay away from open flames, lighted cigarettes, and electric heat sources while the hair is wet.

Use malathion on scalp hair only.

To prevent reinfection, wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, hair brushes, and combs in hot water with a strong cleanser. Also, other family members may require treatment.

What other drugs will affect malathion (Ovide)?

Do not apply other topical preparations to the hair and scalp during treatment with malathion, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with malathion. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has additional information about malathion written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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