This medication is used to treat head lice, tiny insects that infest and irritate your scalp. Malathion belongs to a class of drugs known as organophosphates. It works by paralyzing and killing lice and their eggs (nits). This drug is not recommended for use in newborns or infants younger than 1 year. View More Info

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