Question 1

What is Benzyl Benzoate used for?

Accepted Answer

Benzyl benzoate is used to treat lice and scabies infestations. This medicine is believed to be absorbed by the lice and mites and to destroy them by acting on their nervous system.

This medicine is available without a prescription.

Question 2

What is the adult dose of Benzyl Benzoate?

Accepted Answer

25 % (25 (25)) As recommended. Topical — As Required

Question 3

What is the paediatric dose of Benzyl Benzoate?

Accepted Answer

12.5 % (12 (12.5)) As recommended. Topical — As Required

Question 4

What are the side effects of Benzyl Benzoate?

Accepted Answer

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Blister formation, crusting, itching, oozing, reddening, or scaling of skin difficulty in urinating (dribbling) jerking movements sudden loss of consciousness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common or rare

Burning or itching of skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Chemical Class: Benzoic Acid

Question 5

Who should not take Benzyl Benzoate?

Accepted Answer

Benzyl Benzoate is contraindicated in conditions like Broken skin.

Question 6

What does Benzyl Benzoate interact with?

Accepted Answer

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

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