Benzyl benzoate
Instructions for use:
- 1. Pharmacological properties
- 2. Indications for use
- 3. Dosing of ointments and emulsions and method of application
- 4. Side effects
- 5. Contraindications
- 6. Terms and conditions of storage of emulsion and ointment
- 7. Cautions
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Benzyl benzoate is a drug used to treat scabies and other skin infections of parasitic origin.
The main active ingredient of the drug is consonant with its international name - Benzyl benzoate.
The form of release of the drug is an emulsion (vials of 10% or 20% in 50, 100 or 200 ml) or ointment 10% or 20% for external use (25, 30, 40, 50 and 75 g in cans and 25, 39, 50 g in tuba).
Pharmacological properties of Benzyl benzoate
According to the instructions, Benzyl benzoate belongs to the group of antiparasitic medicines. The main substance penetrates deep into the skin and exhibits a toxic effect on itch mites and their larvae, head and pubic lice. The emulsion and ointment of Benzyl benzoate are not absorbed into the bloodstream, therefore, it exhibits only local action and does not affect the functioning of the body.
Indications for the use of benzyl benzoate
Benzyl benzoate instruction allows you to use the drug for parasitic skin infections:
- scabies,
- demodicosis,
- acne rosacea,
- pityriasis versicolor
- pediculosis,
- oily seborrhea.
Dosing of benzyl benzoate ointment and emulsion and method of administration
Emulsion
Shake the benzyl benzoate emulsion before use. Apply a small amount of the liquid to the skin of the body, except for the head, neck and face. The emulsion is applied from top to bottom: starting with the skin of the hands, trunk and, finally, the lower extremities.
The treatment is carried out or daily for 2 days (rub in the drug for 10 minutes with a break until the skin dries). Each time after processing the skin, change the bed linen, and after washing the hands, the skin is additionally treated.
If the disease continues or progresses, then on the 3rd day the course is lengthened (by 3 days) or after 3 days a repeated 2-day course is prescribed.
The second method of treatment with benzyl benzoate emulsion is carried out for 6 days. 100 g of suspension is rubbed in once on the first and fourth day of the course. Before each rubbing in, thoroughly cleanse the skin. Linen is changed on the 1st and 6th day of treatment.
Ointment
For children from 3 years old, benzyl benzoate ointment is rubbed into the scalp and face, but carefully so that it does not get into the eyes. For adults, the drug is applied after bathing at night on the entire skin, except for the scalp and face. After that, hands are not washed until morning. On the 4th day, the ointment treatment is repeated, and on the 5th day hygiene procedures are carried out and bed linen is changed.
Side effects of benzyl benzoate
In the instructions of Benzyl benzoate, the following side effects of the drug are indicated: it can cause an allergic reaction, if it gets into the eyes, a strong burning sensation, often irritates the skin of the face.
Contraindications Benzyl benzoate
The following contraindications are indicated in the instructions for Benzyl benzoate:
- child's age up to 3 years,
- hypersensitivity to the drug,
- pregnancy
- lactation period,
- pustular skin diseases.
Terms and conditions of storage of the emulsion and ointment of Benzyl benzoate
The drug is stored in a protected place from light at temperatures up to 20 ° C. Shelf life up to 36 months. The open suspension is stored at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Cautions
If the drug gets into the cavity of the nose, mouth and eyes, rinse with plenty of water. If an emulsion or ointment of benzyl benzoate gets into the stomach, rinse it with sodium bicarbonate solution (1-2%), a mixture of burnt magnesia and activated carbon in water.
Benzyl benzoate ointment and emulsion are available without a prescription.
Benzyl benzoate: prices in online pharmacies
Drug name Price Pharmacy |
Benzyl benzoate 20% ointment for external use 30 g 1 pc. RUB 18 Buy |
Benzyl benzoate 20% ointment for external use 25 g 1 pc. 22 RUB Buy |
Benzyl benzoate 20% ointment for external use 25 g 1 pc. RUB 26 Buy |
Benzyl benzoate ointment 20% 25g 32 RUB Buy |
Benzyl benzoate 20% emulsion for external use 200 g 1 pc. RUB 138 Buy |
Benzyl benzoate emulsion external 20% 200g 144 RUB Buy |
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!