Learn about Natroba™, the prescription shampoo that treats head lice.
What it is, how it works, and how to get it. Here is everything you need to know in a couple of minutes.
Prescribed online in minutes. No appointment.
A prescription head lice medicine, FDA-approved for adults and children 6 months and older. One 10-minute application, no nit combing required for most patients.
- 10 Minutes and Done
Single application, no nit combing required.
- 6 months and older
FDA-approved for children as young as 6 months.
- Lice and eggs
Eliminates both in a single step.
- Easy and Effective
Over 98% of U.S. lice resist pharmacy aisle products; no documented resistance to spinosad.
86.7%
Natroba™
42.9%
Permethrin 1%
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Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Natroba™ requires a prescription. You can ask your doctor, or get prescribed online now.
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Does it require nit combing?
No. Most other head lice treatments require nit combing. Natroba™ does not, which makes it the quick and easy option.
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Is it safe for children?
Natroba™ is FDA-approved for children 6 months and older. It only targets the bugs, not the body, and the active ingredient is not absorbed into your skin.
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Does it kill the eggs (nits)?
Yes. Natroba™ eliminates both adult head lice and their eggs in a single step.
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Will insurance cover it?
Natroba™ is covered by major insurance plans. You will see your exact cost before you commit.
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What if OTC treatments didn't work?
Over-the-counter pharmacy-aisle products are typically ineffective against today's resistant lice. Natroba™ can be used even after other treatments fail.
Skip the clinic.
Skip the wait.
Quick and easy, prescribed online for same day pharmacy pickup or home delivery.
A quick online eligibility check, about 2 minutes.
Major insurance plans accepted. You see your copay before you commit.
A licensed clinician reviews and prescribes.
4.8 / 5 average user rating on WebMD
"We tried Nix three times. We tried RID. Nothing worked. One application of Natroba™ and the lice were gone."
Or ask your doctor about Natroba™.
References
- Gellatly KJ, Krim S, Palenchar DJ, et al. Expansion of the knockdown resistance frequency map for human head lice (phthiraptera: pediculidae) in the United States using quantitative sequencing. Journal of Medical Entomology, 2016:1-7.
- Natroba™ (Spinosad) prescribing information. Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Stough D, Shellabarger S, Quiring J, Gabrielsen AA. Efficacy and safety of spinosad and permethrin creme rinses for pediculosis capitis (head lice). Pediatrics. 2009;124(3):e389-e395. doi:10.1542/peds.2008-3762.
- Data on file, Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Data provided by MMIT. July 2024.