Benzyl benzoate, 20% ointment 25 g

Anti-scabies drug for external use.

It has a toxic effect on scabies mites.

It causes death of larvae and adults of scabies mites; it has no effect on eggs.

Pharmacokinetics

It penetrates the upper layers of the epidermis and is not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream.

Indications

Scabies.

Pharmacological effect

Anti-scabies drug for external use.

Has a toxic effect against scabies mites.

Causes the death of larvae and adult scabies mites; does not affect eggs.

Pharmacokinetics

Penetrates the upper layers of the epidermis and is not absorbed into the systemic circulation.

Special instructions

Treatment of patients identified in one outbreak, as well as contact persons, should be carried out simultaneously to avoid re-infection. The persistence of itching after treatment is not an indication for prescribing an additional course of specific therapy. Itching is the body’s reaction to a killed tick and its metabolic products and disappears when antihistamines and ointments with glucocorticosteroids are prescribed. After treatment, medical supervision is required for 2 weeks and, in the presence of complications, for a longer period.

All items that have come into contact with contaminated skin must be thoroughly treated. Bedding, linen, towels are boiled in a solution of washing powder for 5-10 minutes. Outerwear is ironed on both sides with a hot iron. Items that are not subject to heat treatment are hung out in the open air for 3 days. Shoes, toys and other items are excluded from use for 5 days and placed in a plastic bag. Mattresses, pillows and blankets are also excluded from use for 5 days or are subjected to chamber disinfection. Upholstered furniture can be treated with disinsection preparations. The apartment must be cleaned by washing the floors with detergents or adding disinfectants.

It is necessary to avoid getting the drug into the eyes, nose, or mouth.

In case of contact with the drug:

– in the oral cavity: rinse the oral cavity with plenty of water or a 2% warm solution of sodium bicarbonate (“baking soda”);

– into the stomach: the stomach is washed with a 1%-2% solution of sodium bicarbonate, an aqueous mixture of burnt magnesia and activated carbon (1-2 tablespoons per glass of water);

– into the nose: rinse with plenty of water:

– in the eyes: rinse thoroughly with water or sodium bicarbonate solution.

Active ingredient

Benzyl benzoate

Composition

1 g ointment contains:

Active ingredient

Benzyl benzoate – 200.0 mg;

Excipients:

Trolamine – 50.0 mg

Stearic acid 95 – 200.0 mg

Macrogol-400 – 50.0 mg

Water – up to 1.0 g.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 18 years of age.

Side Effects

Local reactions: possible burning sensation, skin irritation, allergic reactions.

Interaction

No pharmacological interaction of Benzyl benzoate ointment with other drugs has been identified; however, like all antiparasitic agents, it is not recommended to be used simultaneously with other external medications.

Overdose

Since benzyl benzoate is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation when applied topically, no cases of drug overdose have been identified.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 20 °C

Shelf life

3 years. Do not use the drug after the expiration date.

Manufacturer

Nizhpharm JSC, Russia