Article: New Study in the Journal Pediatrics[R] Reports Results Showing Superior Efficacy of Spinosad Head Lice Treatment as Compared to Permethrin.(Clinical report)

* Products compared in actual use conditions

* Spinosad suspension shown effective in first treatment and without nit combing

CARMEL, Ind. -- ParaPRO, LLC announced today the results of two Phase III clinical studies published online this month in the journal Pediatrics (Pediatrics 2009; 124:e389-e395) which concluded that a spinosad suspension was significantly more effective in eliminating head lice (pediculosis capitis) than permethrin. Permethrin, which is marketed under the brand name Nix1, is the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommended first-line medication for head lice.2

The studies, in which the participants used the products at ...

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