Last update Dec. 8, 2019

Piperonyl Butoxide

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

Piperonyl butoxide is used as a synergist mixed with piperonyl and pyrethrins or pyrethroids in the treatment of pediculosis, head and body lice and pubis (crabs).

Its cutaneous absorption is minimal, around 2% (Buist 2005, Selim 1999), so it is unlikely that it reaches significant concentrations in breast milk.

Its sporadic use is compatible with breastfeeding.

Avoid applying it on the breast or nipple. Otherwise, cleanse it thoroughly before nursing.

Alternatives

  • Permethrin (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)

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Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition:

  • Banlice™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Blue™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Fortefog™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Goldgeist™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Lice MD™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Licide™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Milice™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Para Plus™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Para Plus (Пара Плюс)™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Prevent™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Pronto™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • R & C™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • RID™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition
  • Sinezan™. Contains other elements than Piperonyl Butoxide in its composition

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. Dermat: ≈ 2 %
Molecular weight 338 daltons

References

  1. Buist HE, van de Sandt JJ, van Burgsteden JA, de Heer C. Effects of single and repeated exposure to biocidal active substances on the barrier function of the skin in vitro. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2005 Oct;43(1):76-84. Abstract
  2. Selim S, Preiss FJ, Gabriel KL, Jonkman JH, Osimitz TG. Absorption and mass balance of piperonyl butoxide following an 8-h dermal exposure in human volunteers. Toxicol Lett. 1999 Jun 30;107(1-3):207-17. Abstract

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