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RID lice treatment

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RID is a topical anti-parasite agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Topical anti viral drug

Brands

A 200

Generic Drug

Pyrethins and piperonyl butoxide

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My doctor diagnosed me with scabies. She told me to go buy Rid lice treatment. But if it didn't work to fill a script she gave. They were oral medication I took for only 7 days. I done one treatment, took all 7 pills then done another Rid treatment. My la

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Will rid lice treatment (pyrethins and piperonyl butoxide) treat scabies?

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