ovide

Frequently asked questions

What does Ovide treat?

Ovide (Malathion) may be used to treat lice infestations, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Ovide work?

Ovide is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Cholinesterase inhibitors block the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a chemical messenger nerves use to communicate. By letting acetylcholine build up and act longer, they can help preserve memory and thinking in Alzheimer's disease, where this messenger runs low.

How is Ovide rated?

pharmaranks gives Ovide a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Ovide cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $3.19 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Pyridostigmine Bromide — about $0.60 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Ovide?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ovide. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Ovide?

Ovide is marketed by Taro. You can see Taro's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Ovide a brand-name or generic drug?

Ovide is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Malathion.

Is Ovide available over the counter?

No. Ovide is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Ovide come in?

Ovide is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Ovide?

Ovide is classified as cholinesterase inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Ovide FDA-registered?

Ovide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018613. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Ovide been recalled by the FDA?

Ovide has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Ovide safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Ovide a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.