Benzyl Alcohol
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5% is a prescription medicine used to get rid of lice in scalp hair of children and adults. It is not known if Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5% is safe for children under 6 months of age or in people over age 60.
Once Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5% is washed off, a fine-tooth comb may be used to remove treated lice and nits from the hair and scalp. All personal items exposed to the hair or lice should be washed in hot water or dry-cleaned. See "How do I stop the spread of lice?" at the end of this leaflet.
Indications
Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5% is a prescription medicine used to get rid of lice in scalp hair of children and adults. It is not known if Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5% is safe for children under 6 months of age or in people over age 60.
Once Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5% is washed off, a fine-tooth comb may be used to remove treated lice and nits from the hair and scalp. All personal items exposed to the hair or lice should be washed in hot water or dry-cleaned. See "How do I stop the spread of lice?" at the end of this leaflet.
Contraindications
Benzyl Alcohol is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy.
Side Effects
People using Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5% may have skin or eye:
itching, redness, irritation. If skin or eye irritation happens, rinse with water right away, then call your healthcare provider or go to the emergency department.
These are not all the side effects of Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5%. For more information, ask your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
It should not be applied on eyes. Intrathecal injection should be administered with caution because may cause neurotoxic effects. Avoid use in infants.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, 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.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Benzyl Alcohol was found.
Storage
Liq Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
TRASZEPTIN
ActivePHARMEVO (PVT) LTD.
DML: TRASZEPTIN
Inj