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. 2011 May 16;2011:1703.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Adverse effects

RCT
66 children and adults Adverse effects
with malathion
with permethrin

RCT
5-armed trial
172 children and adults Treatment-related adverse effects
4 adverse effects (3 erythema with burning sensation, 1 excoriation) reported with malathion lotion
7 adverse effects (4 headaches, 1 nausea, 1 vomiting, 1 dizziness) reported with malathion gel, all durations combined
1 adverse effect (seborrhoeic dermatitis) reported with permethrin

Reported as no significant difference between treatment groups
P value not reported
Not significant