Benzyl benzoate ointment 20% 25gr

Instruction for Benzyl benzoate

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Composition

The composition of the emulsion, which is applied externally, includes the active ingredient benzyl benzoate, as well as the auxiliary constituents: laundry soap 72%, emulsion wax, purified water.
The composition of the ointment for external application includes the active ingredient benzyl benzoate, as well as the water-emulsion base.

Form of issue

Emulsion and ointment Benzyl benzoate is produced.
    Emulsion is a homogeneous substance of white color, which has a slight specific flavor and is contained in bottles or vials (50, 100 or 200 g).
    Ointment - homogeneous, white, has a specific flavor. Contained in cans or in aluminum tubes of 25 g.

pharmachologic effect

Benzyl benzoate is a drug with an antiparasitic effect for external use. Demonstrates activity against scabies mites, as well as to lice.
The ointment is active in relation to different types of mites, including the genus Demodex, scabies, demonstrating anti-pediculosis activity. Bacteriostatic effect is noted due to the presence of an antimicrobial preservative - cetylpyridinium chloride.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

There is a toxic effect on lice that die after 2-5 hours after using the drug. The mites die after 7-32 minutes. The agent passes through the chitinous cover, after which it accumulates in toxic concentrations in the mite organism. Under the influence of medicines, larvae and adult individuals of the tick are killed, the eggs of the parasites are not affected.
When applied topically, the active substance is almost not absorbed into the systemic circulation.

Indications for use

There are the following indications for the use of benzyl benzoate:
    treatment of scabies and other skin parasitic infections - demodecosis, pityriasis, pinkheads, oily seborrhoea;
    from lice (pediculosis head and pubic).

Contraindications

It is contraindicated to use the drug in the following cases:
    for treatment of children under 3 years;
    at a high sensitivity of the organism to benzyl benzoate;
    in case of damage to the skin, pustular skin diseases;
    during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Side effects

In the process of applying benzyl benzoate, some side effects may develop:
    local manifestations: a burning sensation (often manifested in children), irritation of the skin, redness of the treated skin areas;
    contact dermatitis;
    allergic reactions.
As a rule, all these symptoms disappear after subsequent use of the drug. If the negative effects do not disappear on their own, you need to cancel the drug and consult a doctor. It should be borne in mind that most often the sensitivity of the skin rises in the genital area and in damaged areas.

Instructions for benzyl benzoate

Ointment Benzyl benzoate, instructions for use

Application of the drug in the form of ointment is external to children from three years is very carefully. Rubbing the product into the skin of the face and head, you need to make sure that the medicine does not get into your eyes. Treatment of children is 10% ointment, adults - 20%.
Adult patients need to apply the medicine immediately after showering or bathing, while treating the skin on the entire body, except the face and scalp. At the same time, 30-40 g of ointment is used for one rub. Skin must be treated in the evening, hands should not be washed until morning. Repeat the application of the ointment on the fourth day. On the fifth, you should conduct thorough hygienic procedures and change bed linen.
When using ointment from lice in the skin of the head and in the hair, after which the hair should be hidden under cotton cloth.
In the treatment of pubic lice, it is necessary to rub the product into the skin of the pubis, inguinal folds, hips from the inside.
Carry out the treatment with pediculosis on the first, third and seventh days. On the eighth day, a thorough washing with soap is done, hair must be rinsed with acetic acid (3% solution).
If there is such a need, the treatment of the skin is repeated.
Care should be applied to the areas with delicate skin.

Benzyl benzoate from demodex

The use of the remedy for demodex involves a course of treatment lasting 7-10 days, if an ointment is used, and 2-3 weeks if an emulsion is used. The agent should be applied to the site of the lesion with a thin layer before bed.

Benzyl benzoate from acne

An agent for acne is used in the event that acne is caused by parasitic skin infections. Treatment is carried out according to the scheme described above.

Overdose

In the case of an overdose, those manifestations that are side effects can be more pronounced. In particular, contact dermatitis may develop.
If the patient accidentally swallowed the ointment, or a very large amount of the drug was applied, contact dermatitis may develop, the patient may lose consciousness. It is also possible to develop seizures, delay urination.
In case of an overdose, symptomatic therapy is performed. It is necessary to clean the skin of the product. If the drug has been swallowed, it is necessary to wash the stomach, then take the tablets of activated charcoal. If necessary, anticonvulsants are used.
If unwanted reactions occur during the treatment, you should wash the medicine with soap and water.

Interaction

The pharmacological interaction of benzyl benzoate with other drugs has not been established. However, the use of an emulsion of 20% benzyl benzoate, as well as ointments should not be practiced simultaneously with other drugs for external use.
With local or systemic use of corticosteroids, some symptoms (hyperemia, pruritus) may disappear completely or decrease, but the invasion will persist. Therefore, during the use of ointments and emulsions Benzyl benzoate of such drugs should be avoided.
The substance cetylpyridinium chloride, which is part of the drug as an emulsifier and antimicrobial preservative, interacts with anionic active substances, that is, with soap. As a consequence, the medicine can lose its bacteriostatic properties.

Storage conditions

Refers to list B, must be stored in a dark place, the temperature should not be more than +20 ° C. Keep away from children.

Shelf life

The product can be stored for 2 years, can not be used after the expiry date has expired.

special instructions

To prevent re-infection, it is important to conduct simultaneous treatment of patients who are identified in one hearth, as well as those who are close contact.
If the patient feels an itch after treatment, this is due to the reaction of the human body to the products of the mite's vital activity. This symptom can be eliminated if used for the treatment of ointments with glucocorticosteroids and antihistamines.
It is necessary to ensure that the drug does not get on the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and also in the eyes. If the product has got into the mouth, it is necessary to rinse the mouth with water or 2% solution of soda food. If ingested, you should wash the stomach with 1-2% solution of soda with a drinking or aqueous mixture of activated carbon and burnt magnesia. If the product gets into the eyes and causes irritation, a 30% solution of sulfanilamide should be dripped for the eyelid, if pain is disturbed, a 2% solution of procaine is instilled.
If emulsion or benzyl benzoate ointment with demodectic or other diseases causes burning or irritation of the skin, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the place where the product was applied. For washing, you can use warm water or a soda drinking solution.
It is necessary to very carefully handle all those items that have come into contact with the patient's skin. In particular, bed linen, towels should be boiled for 5-10 minutes in a detergent solution.
Clothes are smoothed on both sides, those things that can not be processed thermally, hang out into the open air and store them there for three days. Also, you need to disinfect pillows, mattresses, blankets, toys, etc.
The room should be cleaned using disinfectants.
After the treatment, you need to monitor the patient's condition for two weeks, if complications appear, more control is needed.

Children

Children under 3 years of age should not use ointment and emulsion.

In pregnancy and lactation

The drug is contraindicated in pregnant women, as well as mothers who practice natural feeding.

Reviews of Benzyl Benzoate

In most cases, those reviews about ointments that users leave on the network are positive. Many women write about the effectiveness of the remedy with demodicosis, noting that it helped to get rid of acne. Users who know what the benzyl benzoate emulsion is, the reviews also write positive, noting that they have successfully treated scabies. Many parents managed to get rid of children from lice with the help of this remedy. As negative moments, there is an unpleasant smell of the medicine, a burning sensation when used. Some reviews refer to the fact that the tool had to be used for a longer period than indicated in the instructions for obtaining the result.