Piperonyl Butoxide
Active ingredient
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- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 16
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Piperonyl butoxide is an active ingredient used in products to treat lice [1]. It is approved for the treatment of head lice, pubic (crab) lice, and body lice [1].
Products containing piperonyl butoxide are available under various brand names, including Herklin Lice Treatment, Meijer Lice Killing, and Foster and Thrive Lice Killing [1].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 16 | November 11, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
16 products
Uses
Uses Uses treats head lice, pubic (crab) lice, and body lice
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 018e8b94-b52b-46… · revised July 16, 2018 [PDF]
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