Is ivermectin lotion for head lice profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $526K/yr across 8 tracked products. 3 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +38.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (50/100).

How competitive is the ivermectin lotion for head lice niche?

6 brands and 58 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 92% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in ivermectin lotion for head lice?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Value For Money, Allergies. The return rate is 0.1%.

When does demand for ivermectin lotion for head lice peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 3.6× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the ivermectin lotion for head lice niche?

Listings span $12.80–$34.76; the average listing price is $25.74 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,148 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

Ivermectin Lotion for Head Lice

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.1%), but a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 92% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.1%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Incredible$25.74

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$12.80–$34.76

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Market size

Good$526K

$526K/yr · 896K searches

Growth

Good+38.1%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Review moat

Good1,147.63

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Good4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Conversion

Okay2.3%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Competition

Bad92%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Brand share

Bad97%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

Is ivermectin lotion for head lice profitable on Amazon?

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, ivermectin lotion for head lice is a $526K/yr Amazon United States market (896K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 97% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–May–Jun. Verdict: Worth a look — 50/100.

Data updated Jul 20, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

ivermectin lotion for head lice market size & sales

Units sold, revenue, conversion and listing quality across the tracked shelf.

Units sold / yr: 30K–40K; avg 4,000–5,000/product
Revenue / yr: $772K–$1.0M; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 2.3%
Avg BSR: #80
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 76 months
Avg seller age: 145 days

Competition: brands, sellers & click share

The top 5 products capture 92% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

6 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

97%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

92%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

RID67%
TARO18%
Generic6%
8K84%
Shea Ivermectin Lice Treatment3%
Nix3%

ivermectin lotion for head lice demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +38.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.6×

Open Trend

Top ivermectin lotion for head lice search terms shoppers use

The exact queries shoppers type, with yearly volume, growth and conversion.

rid633K/yr +49.6%0.2% conv.
ivermectin lice35K/yr +5.3%9.2% conv.
rid lice treatment28K/yr +17.5%11.4% conv.
rid one and done lice treatment18K/yr +50.8%22.1% conv.
ivermectin lice lotion23K/yr -16.5%6.2% conv.
ivermectin for lice17K/yr +1.1%6.1% conv.
ivermectin lotion for head lice18K/yr -22.4%7.1% conv.
ivermectin lotion 0.512K/yr -19.7%4.5% conv.
one and done lice treatment14K/yr +16.5%18.4% conv.
rid lice shampoo13K/yr +16.1%4.6% conv.

All search terms

Top ivermectin lotion for head lice products & what they sell for

Every tracked product — its share of the shelf, its review moat, and what it sells for.

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 8 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

RID One & Done Just One Application Head Lice Treatment No Combing Required Prescription Strength Ivermectin Lotion for Children & Adults Eliminates Super Lice & Renders Eggs Non Viable

RID$32.874.4★1,043 rev

Ivermectin Lotion 0.5% Lice Treatment (4 Fl Oz) Fast-Acting 10-Minute Single Use Prescription Strength Solution for Head Lice & Eggs No Nit Combing Required Adults & Kids 6 Months+

TARO$34.764.5★246 rev

RID Super Max 5-in-1 Complete Lice Treatment Kit Kills Super Lice & Eggs + 24/7 Defense Pesticide-Free Includes Daily Shampoo & Conditioner + Nit Removal Comb

RID$23.324.5★2,608 rev

Scalp Care Lotion for Head Lice Treatment | Ivermectin Lotion 0.5% Formula | Fast-Acting Single Use | Safe for Ages 6 Months+

Generic$30.244.6★38 rev

8K8 Lice Treatment Ivermectin 0.5% 2026 Upgraded Spray Formula Targets the Scalp Than Traditional Lotions One-Time At-Home Treatment for the Whole Family

8K8$28.804.2★42 rev

Newest

by launch date

Scalp Care Lotion for Head Lice Treatment | Ivermectin Lotion 0.5% Formula | Fast-Acting Single Use | Safe for Ages 6 Months+

Generic$30.2438 rev

3mo ago

8K8 Lice Treatment Ivermectin 0.5% 2026 Upgraded Spray Formula Targets the Scalp Than Traditional Lotions One-Time At-Home Treatment for the Whole Family

8K8$28.8042 rev

3mo ago

Shea Ivermectin Lice Treatment

Shea Ivermectin Lice Treatment$29.9162 rev

12mo ago

Ivermectin Lotion 0.5% Lice Treatment (4 Fl Oz) Fast-Acting 10-Minute Single Use Prescription Strength Solution for Head Lice & Eggs No Nit Combing Required Adults & Kids 6 Months+

TARO$34.76246 rev

1y ago

RID One & Done Just One Application Head Lice Treatment No Combing Required Prescription Strength Ivermectin Lotion for Children & Adults Eliminates Super Lice & Renders Eggs Non Viable

RID$32.871,043 rev

1y ago

What reviews say buyers love and hate about ivermectin lotion for head lice

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Ease Of Use14%

“It was easy to use thanks to the clear instructions”

Advertised Vs Actual Product12%

“Works As Indicated”

Efficiency10%

“Works Well”

Quality-Overall9%

“Im very satisfied with the results”

Ease Of Application7%

“convenient application”

Value For Money5%

“It's affordable too”

Soft Feel4%

“makes it soft”

Smell4%

“doesnt smell bad”

Itch Relief3%

“It's nice to finally have a head that doesn't itch”

Spray/Flow2%

“Easy to use spray-on treatment”

What buyers complain about

Functionality-Overall26%

“Did not work”

Value For Money14%

“A little expensive”

Allergies5%

“And if you have sensitive skin this will hurt badly”

Moist/Dry4%

“Dries out hair”

Pest/Insect Control3%

“We battled these bugs for months”

Oily/Greasy3%

“I only use it in the evening because it has a very greasy feel”

Smell3%

“Icy hot smell/sensation”

Thickness2%

“It thick like a paste”

Ease Of Cleaning2%

“A little hard to wash off since its oily”

Durability2%

“After the first use few lice came out dead”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall25%

Value For Money11%

Leak-Proof11%

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

Ingredients-Overall7%

Smell6%

Adhesion/Stickiness6%

Product Condition6%

Defective Material/Parts6%

Burnt/Roasted/Overbaked6%

Common ivermectin lotion for head lice questions

Is ivermectin lotion for head lice profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $526K/yr across 8 tracked products. 3 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +38.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (50/100).
How competitive is the ivermectin lotion for head lice niche?: 6 brands and 58 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 92% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in ivermectin lotion for head lice?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Value For Money, Allergies. The return rate is 0.1%.
When does demand for ivermectin lotion for head lice peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 3.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the ivermectin lotion for head lice niche?: Listings span $12.80–$34.76; the average listing price is $25.74 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,148 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.