Benzyl Benzoate Benefits & Uses

Benzyl Benzoate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Head Lice

Other Benefits

Scabies

Benzyl Benzoate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Benzyl Benzoate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benzyl Benzoate is used -

Common

Skin Burning
Skin Rash
Numbness or tingling
Irritability
Skin Inflammation

Benzyl Benzoate Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzyl Benzoate safe for pregnant women?

Benzyl Benzoate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Benzyl Benzoate again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Benzyl Benzoate safe during breastfeeding?

Benzyl Benzoate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Benzyl Benzoate on the Kidneys?

Benzyl Benzoate rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Benzyl Benzoate on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Benzyl Benzoate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Benzyl Benzoate only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Benzyl Benzoate on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Benzyl Benzoate on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Benzyl Benzoate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzyl Benzoate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Inflammatory Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Benzyl Benzoate

Is this Benzyl Benzoate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Benzyl Benzoate.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Benzyl Benzoate. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Benzyl Benzoate only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Benzyl Benzoate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Benzyl Benzoate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzyl Benzoate

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Benzyl Benzoate with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzyl Benzoate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Benzyl Benzoate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown