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What is the price of Malathion 0.5% lotion in India?
Price varies by brand, pack size, and whether it’s a pharmacy retail price or an online listing. To give an accurate number, you’d need the exact product (brand name) and pack size (e.g., 50 ml, 100 ml) plus your city/where you plan to buy.
If you share the brand (or a link/screenshot) and the bottle size, I can help you narrow down typical price ranges and where it’s usually sold.
Which brands of Malathion 0.5% lotion are commonly sold in India?
Malathion 0.5% lotion is commonly prescribed for pediculosis (head lice/scalp lice). In India it’s sold under different brand names by various manufacturers, so the price can differ even when the strength is the same (0.5%).
Where can you buy it in India (online vs pharmacy)?
People typically buy it through:
- Local pharmacies (walk-in price can differ by store)
- Online pharmacies and marketplaces (price depends on seller and delivery charges)
If you tell me whether you want online or in-store, I can suggest what to check when comparing prices (pack size, seller type, and formulation).
How to avoid price-mismatch issues (pack size and strength)
When comparing listings, check that the product is specifically:
- Malathion 0.5% (not a different percentage)
- The same lotion type (some products are creams/solutions with different strengths)
- The same quantity (ml)
A listing that looks cheaper may simply be a smaller bottle.
Typical dosing note (so you buy the right product)
Malathion 0.5% lotion is generally used for head lice/scalp lice as prescribed. The right choice depends on whether the lice is on scalp hair and whether your doctor advised Malathion specifically.
If you want, tell me:
1) brand name, 2) bottle size (ml), 3) your pin code/city,
and I’ll help estimate the likely price you should expect in India for that exact Malathion 0.5% lotion.