Ivermectin topical and Prednisolone Syrup

• 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.

• Generic Name: prednisolone
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Flo-Pred, Millipred, Millipred DP, Orapred, Orapred ODT, Pediapred, Veripred 20, Prelone, Hydeltra-TBA, Hydeltrasol, Key-Pred, Cotolone, Depo-Predate, Predicort-50, Predalone 50, Predacort 50, Predate-50, Predaject-50, Pred-Ject-50, Key-Pred SP, Medicort, Predicort RP, Pri-Cortin 50, Predcor, Bubbli-Pred, AsmalPred Plus, Flo-Pred Oral Suspension

Prednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Prednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.

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