Benosol1.25 gm/5 ml
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Benzyl Benzoate
Amico Laboratories Ltd.
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Medicine overview
Indications of Benosol 1.25 gm/5 ml
Benosol 1.25 gm/5 ml is indicated for scabies
Theropeutic Class
Parasiticidal preparations, Topical Antifungal preparations
Pharmacology
Benzyl benzoate is an acaricide that is used in the treatment of scabies. Benzyl benzoate exerts toxic effects on the nervous system of the parasite, resulting in its death. It is also toxic to mite ova, though its exact mechanism of action is unknown. In vitro, Benosol 1.25 gm/5 ml has been found to kill the Sarcoptes mite within 5 minutes.
Dosage & Administration of Benosol 1.25 gm/5 ml
Adult: Apply 3 times at 12 hourly intervals over the whole body, wash-off 12 hr after the last application.
Dosage of Benosol 1.25 gm/5 ml
Adult: Apply 3 times at 12 hourly intervals over the whole body, wash-off 12 hr after the last application.
Interaction of Benosol 1.25 gm/5 ml
Irritant to eyes and mucous membranes, allergic dermatitis reactions, drying effects in the elderly.
Contraindications
Broken or irritated skin; neonates; pregnancy.
Side Effects of Benosol 1.25 gm/5 ml
Irritant to eyes and mucous membranes, allergic dermatitis reactions, drying effects in the elderly.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Precautions & Warnings
Prevent drug from entering the eyes, elderly (drying effects).
Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C.
Drug Classes
Parasiticidal preparations, Topical Antifungal preparations
Mode Of Action
Benzyl benzoate is an acaricide that is used in the treatment of scabies. Benzyl benzoate exerts toxic effects on the nervous system of the parasite, resulting in its death. It is also toxic to mite ova, though its exact mechanism of action is unknown. In vitro, Benosol 1.25 gm/5 ml has been found to kill the Sarcoptes mite within 5 minutes.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category: Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Disclaimer
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