BENZYL BENZOATE Confirming to BP
BENZYL BENZOATE (Confirming to BP), BENZYL BENZOATE
Benzyl benzoate is an organic compound which is used as a medication and insect repellent. As a medication it is used to treat scabies and lice. For scabies either permethrin or malathion is typically preferred. It is applied to the skin as a lotion. Typically two to three applications are needed.
Benzyl Benzoate USP Grade
C14H12O2 -- 212.24 -- 120-51-4.
Benzoic acid, phenylmethyl ester.
Benzyl Benzoate contains not less than 99.0 percent and not more than 100.5 percent of C14H12O2.
- 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. This medicine is available without a prescription.
- For topical dosage form (emulsion):
- For lice infestation:
- Adults—Use just one time. For severe cases, treatment may be repeated two or three times after twenty-four hours.
- Children—
- For infants: Use mixed with three parts of water, just one time.
- For older children: Use mixed with an equal quantity of water, just one time.
- For scabies infestation:
- Adults—Use just one time. For severe cases, treatment may be repeated after twenty-four hours one time anytime within five days.
- Children—
- For infants: Use mixed with three parts of water, just one time.
- For older children: Use mixed with an equal quantity of water, just one time.
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 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.