Benzyl Benzoate

Benzyl Benzoate is effective in treatment of scabies and as antipruritic. It has been generally supplanted by lindane.


Adult Dose
Dose: 25%
Single Dose: 25 (25)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required
Neonatal
Dose: 6.25%
Single Dose: 6.2 (6.25)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: topical
Instructions: As required
Paedriatic
Dose: 12.50%
Single Dose: 12 (12.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzoid Acid. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Scabicide, Pediculicide pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Benzyl Benzoate is 212.20.
Contraindications
Benzyl Benzoate is contraindicated in conditions like Broken skin.
Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Benzyl Benzoate include Convulsions.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Benzyl Benzoate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin irritation, Mucous membrane irritation.
Indications
Benzyl Benzoate is primarily indicated in conditions like Pediculosis pubis and capitis, Scabies.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Benzyl Benzoate was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Lotion Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
Benzyl benzoate should not be used on the face, on broken or inflammed skin and in neonates. In elderly the xerosis of the skin make the skin more susceptible to the drying effects of benzyl benzoate and irritation may be worse in elderly patients. Alternative treatment should be used for the elderly.
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