Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Benzyl Benzoate
Chemical Class
Benzoid Acid
ATC Code
P03AX01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Benzyl benzoate is used to treat lice and scabies infestations. This medicine is believed to be absorbed by the lice and mites and to des...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzoid Acid
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzoid Acid. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Scabicide, Pediculicide pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Benzyl Benzoate is 212.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
25 % — As recommended.
As Required
2
Child · Topical
12.5 % — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
Benzyl Benzoate is contraindicated in conditions like Broken skin
Important Warnings
Benzyl benzoate should not be used on the face, on broken or inflamed skin and in neonates
In elderly the xerosis of the skin make the skin more susceptible to the drying effects of benzyl benzoate and irritation may be worse in elderly patients
Alternative treatment should be used for the elderly
Side Effects
Along with its needed effectsa medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occurif 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 formationcrustingitchingoozingreddeningor 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. Alsoyour 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 effectscheck 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
Drug Interactions
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.
Storage
Lotion Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 15.92
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 19 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 60mlRs 15.92
Should you consider an alternative?
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