Natroba

Generic name: Spinosad Topical
Drug class: Topical anti-infectives

Usage of Natroba

Natroba is an anti-parasite medicine.

Natroba topical suspension is used to treat head lice in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.

Natroba may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Natroba side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Natroba: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Rinse off the medicine and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, stinging, or irritation after applying Natroba.

Common Natroba side effects may include:

scalp redness or irritation; or

eye redness or irritation.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Natroba

You should not use Natroba if you are allergic to spinosad.

To make sure you can safely use Natroba, tell your doctor if you have any conditions that make your skin sensitive.

This medicine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether spinosad topical passes into breast milk. However, Natroba topical suspension contains a preservative that may be harmful to a newborn. Do not breast-feed within 8 hours after applying Natroba topical suspension. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.

Do not use this medicine on an infant without medical advice. Natroba topical suspension contains an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young infants or premature babies. Do not allow an older child to use Natroba without supervision of an adult.

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How to use Natroba

Usual Adult Dose for Lice:

Apply enough topical suspension to cover dry scalp, then apply to dry hair; leave on for 10 minutes, then thoroughly rinse off the drug with warm water. Comments: -Depending on hair length, up to 120 mL may be used to sufficiently cover scalp and hair. -A second treatment should be applied if live lice are seen 7 days after the first treatment. Use: For the topical treatment of head lice infestation

Usual Pediatric Dose for Lice:

6 months or older: Apply enough topical suspension to cover dry scalp, then apply to dry hair; leave on for 10 minutes, then thoroughly rinse off the drug with warm water. Comments: -Depending on hair length, up to 120 mL may be used to sufficiently cover scalp and hair. -A second treatment should be applied if live lice are seen 7 days after the first treatment. Use: For the topical treatment of head lice infestation

Warnings

Do not use this medication on a child or infant without medical advice. Natroba contains an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young infants or premature babies. Do not allow an older child to use Natroba without supervision of an adult.

It is not known whether spinosad passes into breast milk. However, this medication contains a preservative that may be harmful to a newborn. Do not breast-feed within 8 hours after applying Natroba topical suspension. Do not take this medication by mouth. It is for use only on the hair and scalp. Do not apply Natroba to sunburned, irritated, or broken skin.

Use Natroba topical suspension on scalp hair only. Apply this medication to dry hair only. Do not wet your hair or scalp before using this medicine.

Avoid getting Natroba in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water. For the most complete treatment of head lice and to prevent reinfection, you must treat your environment at the same time you treat your scalp. To prevent reinfection wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, and towels in hot water and dry in high heat. Dry-clean any non-washable clothing. Hair brushes, combs, and hair accessories should be soaked in hot water for at least 10 minutes.

Avoid intimate contact with others until your lice infection has cleared up. Avoid sharing hair brushes, combs, hair accessories, hats, pillows, bedding, clothing, and other articles of personal use. Lice infections are highly contagious.

What other drugs will affect Natroba

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied spinosad. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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