Natroba

Scabies, Head

Treatment

2 Active Studies for Natroba

What is Natroba

Spinosad

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Spinosad is a mixture of two compounds (spinosyn A and spinosyn D) used to treat head lice in children four years and older and adults. The active ingredients in Spinosad come from a bacterial species called S. spinosa. Spinosad has also been tested for use in cats to treat flea infestations and in dogs to treat KS1 Ctenocephalides felis flea strain infestations. In addition, it has been studied for use in other animals and plants.

Natroba

is the brand name

Natroba Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Natroba

Spinosad

2011

3

Effectiveness

How Natroba Affects Patients

Spinosyn A works differently than other insecticides because it acts like a blocker of the GABA neurotransmitter. It is also more effective than spinosyn D.

How Natroba works in the body

Spinosad is a combination of two chemicals that work together to kill lice. It causes over-stimulation of the nervous system, which leads to paralysis and death. It does this by changing the way that lice respond to a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Natroba is determined by the diagnosed condition. The dosage fluctuates according to the mode of delivery (e.g. Suspension or Suspension - Topical) listed in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Scabies

, 9.0 mg/mL

, Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Topical

Head

, 9.0 mg/mL

, Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Topical

Warnings

Common Natroba Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Natroba Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Natroba should not be used on newborns as it contains benzyl alcohol, which can be dangerous. It should only be used on the scalp and hair and must not be ingested or come into contact with the eyes. Spinosad itself is not known to cause any harm when taken orally, applied to the skin, or inhaled.

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Natroba Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Natroba?

Currently, there are zero active studies investigating the potential of Natroba to provide a therapeutic effect on Head related disorders.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Scabies

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4

Head

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Natroba Reviews: What are patients saying about Natroba?

5

Patient Review

9/16/2011

Natroba for Presence of Head Lice

5

Patient Review

10/16/2014

Natroba for Presence of Head Lice

We used this treatment seven days after using another over-the-counter option, and it definitely did the trick. We also took some extra precautions like cleaning bedding and vacuuming mattresses to make sure it was really gone.

5

Patient Review

4/18/2019

Natroba for Presence of Head Lice

Natroba has been a total life-saver for our family. We used to have lice all the time, but since we've been using this medication, we haven't had any problems at all!

5

Patient Review

11/12/2012

Natroba for Presence of Head Lice

I was so relieved to find Natroba. It only took one treatment, as opposed to the six weeks of torture I went through last time. This stuff is definitely worth the price tag.

5

Patient Review

7/17/2014

Natroba for Presence of Head Lice

I'm so glad there's a product like Natroba that actually works. We tried everything else under the sun for my daughter's lice and nothing worked. Finally, something that does what it's supposed to do!

5

Patient Review

8/12/2014

Natroba for Presence of Head Lice

Natroba has been really effective for my daughter who has Biracial hair- it's thick and curly. We've used it twice now for lice, and each time it's killed the lice and helped remove the nits easily.

4.7

Patient Review

6/27/2013

Natroba for Presence of Head Lice

This treatment was great because you didn't have to use a fine tooth comb afterwards. Just rinse it out my child only had nits and they came right out.

4.3

Patient Review

12/12/2011

Natroba for Presence of Head Lice

We found this to be an effective lice treatment, and it was easy enough to use on my 8 year old and myself. We used shower caps while waiting the 10 minutes before washing it out, and did some daily combing/nit picking to help get rid of the lice & nits in 2 weeks.

Patient Q&A Section about natroba

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How long does it take Natroba to work?

"Natroba quickly and effectively treats head lice without the need for nit combing."

Answered by AI

How effective is Natroba for lice?

"Although there is limited data regarding the effectiveness of spinosad, a study involving 120 children two years and older showed that spinosad was more effective than placebo, with 86.1% of patients in the spinosad treatment group being free of live lice 14 days after a single treatment compared to 25.6% of patients in the placebo group."

Answered by AI

Does Natroba really work?

"In clinical trials, Natroba was shown to be 85% effective in preventing head lice 14 days after a single dose of the medication, without nit combing. The biggest limitation for Natroba is that it hasn't been proven safe for use in children under the age of four."

Answered by AI

What is Natroba used for?

"NATROBA Topical Suspension helps to get rid of lice on the scalps of both children and adults. It is not known, however, if it is safe for children aged four or younger, or for adults aged 65 or older."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Natroba

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Natroba Topical Suspension for Scabies

1 - 4
All Sexes
Anaheim, CA

A population of approximately 50 pediatric subjects will be enrolled to assess the PK of spinosad and benzyl alcohol for 3 hours following a single, full-body topical application (open label) on a single in-clinic visit (Day 1, or Day 2 if screening only on Day 1). There will be approximately 50 subjects ages 1 month to 3 years 11 months of age enrolled with the goal of completing approximately 16 subjects. With assistance from a caregiver, Natroba will be applied over the entire body from the neck down to the toes (including the soles of the feet) and to the hairline, temples, forehead and possibly the scalp (if a scabies infestation is present on the scalp). The open-label Investigational Product (IP) will remain on the skin for at least 6 hours before removing the IP by gentle washing. The subjects will stay in the clinic until the 3-hour procedures are completed. Blood draws will be taken at 0 hours just prior to treatment, and then at 0.5 and 3.0 hours post-treatment. Heel sticks are likely to be the mode of blood collection for children less than 2 years of age. A ±5-minute time window will be allowed for all post-treatment blood samples. Removal of IP can occur by the caregiver at home after it has been on the skin for at least 6 hours before bathing the child. Safety will be assessed with adverse events (AEs), general skin and eye irritation assessments, and pre-dose and pre-discharge laboratory evaluations. Following the sample collections subjects will be released from the clinic and directed to their primary care physician for follow-up. Subjects will be provided scabies medications upon discharge to dispense to family members. These include 5% Permethrin for those in the household that are less than 4 years of age and Natroba for those in the household 4 years of age and older. Subjects who terminate early will not be given these medications to dispense to family members.

Phase 4
Recruiting
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William Miller, MD

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.