Ivermectin topical and Symtuza

• 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: cobicistat / darunavir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Symtuza

Symtuza contains a combination of cobicistat, darunavir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. Cobicistat reduces the action of enzymes in your liver that break down certain antiviral medicines. This allows the antiviral medicines to be used more safely and effectively at lower doses.

Darunavir, emtricitabine and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Symtuza is a used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Symtuza is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.