sklice
Pharmaranks rates Sklice 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Sklice (Ivermectin) is an antiparasitic used to treat Ascariasis, Elephantiasis, Mansonelliasis, Onchocerciasis.
Ivermectin · by Arbor Pharms Inc
Available as a generic: Ivermectin
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Ivermectin
- Drug class
- Antiparasitic
- Form
- Topical
- Strength
- Ivermectin 0.5%
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- ascariasis, elephantiasis, mansonelliasis
- Manufacturer
- Arbor Pharms Inc
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$2.99 per gm — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA202736
What is Sklice?
From the FDA label:Use treats head lice
How to use
Directions Important: Read warnings before use children 6 months of age to under 12 years of age: an adult should supervise use adults and children 6 months of age and over: Inspect all household members should be checked by another person for lice and/or nits (eggs) use a magnifying glass in bright light to help you see the lice and/or nits (eggs) use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair look for tiny nits near the scalp, beginning at the back of the neck and behind the ears examine small sections of the hair (1-2 inches wide) at a time unlike dandruff, nits stick to the hair. Dandruff should move when lightly touched. if either lice or nits (eggs) are found, treat with product Treat your hair and scalp must be DRY before applying product use the top of cap to break the tamper seal on the tube apply product directly to dry hair and scalp completely cover your scalp and hair closest to the scalp first, and then apply outwards towards the ends of your hair use only amount to completely cover hair and scalp, up to 1 entire tube, and discard the remaining rub product throughout your hair it is important to completely cover your entire head so that all lice and eggs are exposed to the lotion. Be sure that each hair is coated from the scalp to the tip. Wait and rinse allow product to stay on your hair and scalp for 10 minutes after it has been…
Warnings
Important safety information
For external use only. Use only on the scalp. Do not use on children under 6 months of age near the eyes inside the nose, ear, mouth, or vagina on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas. Ask a doctor before use if you have any skin conditions or sensitivities are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if product can harm your unborn baby. are currently or planning to breastfeed. Avoid getting product on your breast to help prevent contact by your baby. When using this product keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel if product gets into eyes, gently flush with water eye redness, soreness, or irritation can occur dandruff, dry skin, or burning sensation of the skin can occur Stop use and ask a doctor if breathing difficulty occurs eye irritation occurs skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs rash develops If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Topical
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sklice treat?
- Sklice (Ivermectin) may be used to treat ascariasis, elephantiasis, mansonelliasis, onchocerciasis, scabies, strongyloidiasis, 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 is Sklice rated?
- pharmaranks gives Sklice 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 Sklice 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 $2.99 per gm, 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.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Sklice?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Sklice. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Ivermectin), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Sklice?
- Sklice is marketed by Arbor Pharms Inc. You can see Arbor Pharms Inc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Sklice a brand-name or generic drug?
- Sklice is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ivermectin. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Ivermectin are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Sklice available over the counter?
- Yes. Sklice is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Sklice come in?
- Sklice is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Sklice?
- Sklice is classified as antiparasitic, pediculicide, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Sklice FDA-registered?
- Sklice is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA202736. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Sklice been recalled by the FDA?
- Sklice 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 Sklice safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Sklice 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.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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