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Indications and Dosage
Topical/Cutaneous
Scabies Adult: As 25% emulsion: Apply over the whole body. If the application is thorough, one treatment may suffice, although a second application within 5 days may be necessary to lessen the possibility of treatment failure. Alternatively, 3 applications at 12-hour intervals may be made, followed by bathing 12 hours after the last application. Topical/Cutaneous Pediculosis Adult: As 25% emulsion: Apply all over the affected area, then wash thoroughly after 24 hours.
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
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Special Precautions
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or secondarily infected skin. Pregnancy and lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Eye disorders: Eye irritation.
Immune system disorders: Hypersensitivity reactions. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Skin and mucous membranes (e.g. nostrils, mouth, lips, ears and genital area) irritation. |
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Benzyl benzoate, an acaricide that is used in the treatment of scabies and pediculosis. |
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Chemical Structure
 Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 2345, Benzyl benzoate. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Benzyl-benzoate. Accessed Aug. 25, 2020. |
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Storage
Store below 25°C.
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MIMS Class
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ATC Classification
P03AX01 - benzyl benzoate ; Belongs to the class of other ectoparasiticides including scabicides.
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References
Anon. Benzyl Benzoate. AHFS Clinical Drug Information [online]. Bethesda, MD. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. https://www.ahfscdi.com. Accessed 18/08/2020. Buckingham R (ed). Benzyl Benzoate. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 20/07/2020. Emulsion Benzyl Benzoate (Idaman Pharma Manufacturing Sdn Bhd). National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency - Ministry of Health Malaysia. https://www.npra.gov.my/. Accessed 20/07/2020. Joint Formulary Committee. Benzyl Benzoate. British National Formulary [online]. London. BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 20/07/2020. Scabicide Emulsion GPO (GPO). MIMS Thailand. http://www.mims.com/thailand. Accessed 20/07/2020.
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