Interferon beta-1b Subcutaneous and Ivermectin topical

• Generic Name: interferon beta-1b
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Betaseron, Extavia

Interferon beta-1b injection is used to treat the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis (MS). Interferon beta-1b will not cure MS, but it may slow some disabling effects or decrease the number of relapses of the disease.

Interferon beta-1b is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• 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.