Pharmacologic Substance
piperonyl butoxide
Brand Names:
Herklin; Lice MD; Liceall; Pronto; Pronto Plus; Pronto Shampoo & Cream Rinse; RID; Stop Lice Maximum Strength; Tegrin-LT Shampoo; Triple X Pediculicide; Vanalice
Effect:
Antipruritic Activity
May Treat:
Lice Infestations; Scabies
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to piperonyl butoxide:
  • A synthetic derivative of benzodioxole and used as an insecticide synergist, Piperonyl Butoxide enhances the active properties of pyrethrin, pyrethroid, rotenone, and carbamate pesticide ingredients by inhibiting insect microsomal enzyme detoxification activity. It is toxic and suspected of causing anorexia, carcinogenesis, convulsions, and dermal irritation, as well as hepatic and renal damage. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An insecticide synergist, especially for pyrethroids and ROTENONE.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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