Pregnancy Cat

There is inadequate evidence of the safety of Benzyl benzoate in human pregnancy, but it has been widely used without apparent ill consequence. Nevertheless, it should not be used during pregnancy unless considered essential. Breast feeding should be suspended during treatment with Benzyl benzoate. Feeding may be restarted after the emulsion has been washed off the body.

Precautions

It causes little skin irritation, but may cause a transient burning sensation. This is usually mild but can occasionally be severe in sensitive individuals. In the event of a severe skin reaction, the preparation should be washed off using soap and warm water. It is also irritating to the eyes, therefore these should be protected if it is applied to the scalp.

Overdose Effects

n/a

Drug Classes

Parasiticidal preparations, Topical Antifungal preparations

Storage Conditions

Keep below 25°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Composition

n/a

Mode Of Action

Benzyl Benzoate is used in the treatment of ectoparasites such as scabies and pediculosis. Benzyl benzoate in concentrations of 10-20% v/v is toxic to sarcoptes scabiei as well as pediculosis. In vitro, the sarcoptes mite is killed in 5 minutes in benzyl benzoate. It’s mechanism of action is unclear but in view of its effects on vertebrates, it is thought that it may act on the nervous system of the parasite.

Reconstitution

n/a