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Antiparasitics

Antiparasitics are used to treat lice, parasitic infections, and scabies. They work by paralyzing and killing the lice and parasite.

Why are antiparasitics prescribed?

  1. Parasitic Infection (99%)
  2. Lice (1%)
  3. Eye Inflammation (0%)
  4. Itching (0%)
  5. Scabies (0%)
  6. Rosacea (0%)

Key takeaways

Antiparasitics are used to treat conditions like head lice, rosacea, and river blindness (onchocerciasis). They also have other uses, such as treating Chagas disease and certain types of parasitic gut infections. These medications work by either killing the parasites or stopping their growth. Antiparasitics come in different forms, including oral pills and topical creams. Examples include ivermectin (Soolantra, Stromectol, Sklice), mebendazole (Emverm), and benznidazole.

Prices for popular Antiparasitics medications
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IVERMECTIN treats infections caused by parasites, such as roundworms. It works by killing the parasite. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
Soolantra (ivermectin) is an anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic medication used for the topical treatment of the inflammatory lesions(bumps and pimples) of rosacea. Soolantra is more popular than other antiparasitics. There are currently no generic alternatives to Soolantra.

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Xdemvy

as low as$30
LOTILANER treats eyelid inflammation caused by mites, tiny insects that live in or near hair and oil glands. It works by killing the mites.
IVERMECTIN treats head lice, tiny insects that live in hair. It works by killing the lice. It does not kill the eggs, so a second treatment may be needed.
BENZNIDAZOLE treats infections caused by parasites. It works by killing the parasite. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
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Crotan

as low as$437
CROTAMITON treats scabies, a condition caused by tiny insects that irritate your skin. It works by killing the mites.
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Eurax

as low as$569
Eurax (crotamiton) is used for the treatment of scabies, mites, and itchy skin. Eurax is less popular than other antiparasitics. There are currently no generic alternatives to Eurax.

Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Eurax is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.
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Emverm

as low as$4,291
Emverm (mebendazole) is used to treat adults and children 2 years of age and older with intestinal worm infections caused by pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, or hookworm.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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