Flovent Diskus and Ivermectin topical

• Generic Name: fluticasone
• Dosage Forms: diskus, inhalation powder
• Other Brand Names: ArmonAir RespiClick 113, Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA, Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk, ArmonAir RespiClick 55, ArmonAir RespiClick 232

Flovent Diskus is a steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children. This medicine is sometimes used together with steroid medicine taken by mouth.

Flovent brands of fluticasone inhalation may be used in children as young as 4 years old. Arnuity Ellipta should not be used in children younger than 5 years old, and ArmonAir should not be used in anyone younger than 12 years old.

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

• Generic Name: ivermectin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Soolantra

Topical treatment of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) in adults and children ≥6 months of age.

AAP and others usually recommend topical treatment with OTC preparation of permethrin 1% or pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide for initial treatment; other topical pediculicides (e.g., malathion 0.5%, benzyl alcohol 5%, spinosad 0.9%) recommended if OTC preparations ineffective or permethrin or pyrethrin resistance suspected. Oral ivermectin recommended as an alternative for infestations not responding to or resistant to topical agents.