Carbaryl

Drug #127

Carbaryl is anticholinesterase. Carbaryl is used topically as an insecticide for lice.

Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Carbamate.

It belongs to Cholinestrase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparasitic pharmacological group.

Molecular Weight: 201.2 · Solubility in Water: < 1 in 10000 · Solubility in Alcohol: > 1 in 30 · Non-proprietary name: Carbaryl.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: renal excretion is major.

Indications

Carbaryl is primarily indicated in conditions like Head lice, Pubic lice.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Dosage

Carbaryl's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0.5 %	0.5 %	—	Topical	As Required
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0.5 %	0.5 %	—	Topical	As Required
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0.5 %	0.5 %	—	topical	As required, Not recommended under 6 months

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Carbaryl are Nausea, Headache, Abdominal cramps, Vomiting, Dimness of vision.

Carbaryl is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Skin irritation.

Warnings / Precautions

Avoid use of carbaryl in patients hypersensitive to drug and in childrens under 6 months of age. Continued prolonged treatment should be avoided. Clinic workers in regular contact with carbaril should wear rubber gloves when carrying out the treatment.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Carbaryl should be stored Lotion.

Drug Classification

1.13.6 — Scabicides & pediculocides