Benzyl Benzoate Pharmacology

Benzyl Benzoate

About Benzyl Benzoate
Benzoate, Antiparasitic, Pediculicide?Scabicide.
Mechanism of Action of Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl benzoate penetrates and destroys the nervous system of the insect and produce insecticidal action. This will produce distortion and consequent excitation of nerve impulse transmission in the insect.
Pharmacokinets of Benzyl Benzoate
Absorption: Only a minimum amount of Benzyl benzoate is absorbed after topical administration
Onset of Action for Benzyl Benzoate
N/A
Duration of Action for Benzyl Benzoate
N/A
Half Life of Benzyl Benzoate
N/A
Side Effects of Benzyl Benzoate
1.Irritation
2.Redness
3.Scaling
4.Dermatitis
5.Drying effect
Contra-indications of Benzyl Benzoate
1. Hypersensitivity to Benzyl benzoate
2. Broken or irritated skin
Special Precautions while taking Benzyl Benzoate
1.Stop the use of drug if irritation occurs.
2.Avoid contact with eyes nose and mouth
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution.
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated.
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Benzyl Benzoate
1.Lice
2.Scabies
Interactions for Benzyl Benzoate
No known interactions.
Typical Dosage for Benzyl Benzoate
Topical: 25% Benzyl benzoate emulsion is used.
Lice infestation:
Adults: use at one time for severe cases repeat two or three times after 1 day
For infants: Use mixed with three parts of water at one time.
For older children: Use mixed with an equal quantity of water at one time.
Scabies infestation:
Adults: use at one time for severe cases repeat (after 1 day) one more time within five days.
For infants: Use mixed with three parts of water just one time.
For older children: Use mixed with an equal quantity of water just one time
Schedule of Benzyl Benzoate
N/A
Storage Requirements for Benzyl Benzoate
Store at room temperature. Protect from heat and light. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not refrigerate the solution.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Benzyl Benzoate
Apply the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Benzyl Benzoate
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

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