ConditionRecommended regimens
AgentDosageCost*
Proctitis, proctocolitis and enteritisCeftriaxone (Rocephin)125 mg IM in a single dose$ 14.00 (brand)
plus
Doxycycline (Vibramycin)100 mg orally twice daily for 7 days55.00 (brand) 2.50 to 19.00 (generic)
Pediculosis pubisPermethrin cream (Nix)1% cream: apply to affected area and wash off after 10 minutes9.00 (brand/2 oz)
Lindane (Kwell)1% shampoo: apply for 4 minutes, then wash (not recommended for use in pregnant or lactating women, or in children under 2 years of age)3.00 to 7.00 (generic/2 oz)
Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxideApply for 10 minutes and wash
Scabies .Permethrin cream1% cream: apply to body from the neck down and wash off after 8 to 14 hours; re-evaluate in one week9.00 (brand/2 oz)
Alternative regimens
Lindane1% lotion or cream: apply to body from the neck down and wash off after 8 hours; re-evaluate in one week (not recommended for use in pregnant or lactating women, or in children under 2 years of age)6.00 to 14.00 (generic/2 oz)
Sulfur6% precipitated in ointment: apply to all areas nightly for 3 nights