BENZ 100MG CAP

Overview

BENZ 100MG CAP is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

BENZ 100MG CAP is composed of: BENZYL BENZOATE (100.0 MG)

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.Benzyl benzoate belongs to a class of drugs called as scabicide. It acts by exerting toxic effect on the nervous system of the mites and lice. It paralyses these parasites resulting in their death.

Usage

BENZYL BENZOATE is generally used to treat: Scabies
BENZYL BENZOATE can address symptoms like: Body Itching, Redness

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for BENZ 100MG CAP and its Constituents


  • Avoid direct contact with eyes or other mucous membrane.
  • Do not apply benzyl benzoate on head and face.
  • Do not use benzyl benzoate on open wounds, such as cuts or sores on the skin or scalp.Practice disinfecting/ washing combs, curlers, and brushes in hot water for about 10 minutes immediately after using benzyl benzoate to prevent spread of infection.
  • Practice washing all recently worn clothing and used bed linens and towels in hot water to prevent spread of infection.
  • Patients allergic to benzyl benzoate or any of its ingredients should avoid it.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not be administered benzyl benzoate.
  • Neonates should also not be given benzyl benzoate.
  • Benzyl benzoate should not be given to patients with broken or irritated skin.
  • To prevent reinfection or spreading of the infection to other people, good health habits are required.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BENZYL BENZOATE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Urinating, Body Itching

Common Side-Effects

BENZYL BENZOATE : Itchy Skin, Paresthesia, Dry Skin

Technical Classification

BENZYL BENZOATE is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTI-INFECTIVES / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for BENZ 100MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BENZ 100MG CAPINR 73.5 for 12 CAPSULESBENZYL BENZOATE 100.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

APPLICATION BENZYL BENZOATE 25% W/W LTNINR 27.69 for 100 ML LOTIONBENZYL BENZOATE 25.0 %W/W
BENZYL BENZOATEBENZYL BENZOATE
BENZYLAC CAPINR 22.05 for 10 CAPSULESBENZYL BENZOATE