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How to Use

Benzyl benzoate usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this drug.

Use this drug only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than recommended on the label . To do so may increase the risk of absorption through the skin and the risk of side effects.

Keep this drug away from the eyes and other mucous membranes, such as the inside of the nose, because it may cause irritation . If you accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water at once.

Do not use benzyl benzoate on open wounds, such as cuts or sores on the skin or scalp . To do so may increase the amount of absorption, which may increase the risk of side effects.

Your sexual partner or partners, especially and all members of your household may need to be treated also, since the infestation may spread to people in close contact. If these people have not been examined for infestation or if you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.

To use this drug for lice :

• If your hair has any cream, lotion, ointment, or oil-based product on it, shampoo, rinse and dry your hair and scalp well before applying benzyl benzoate.
• Apply enough drug to thoroughly wet the dry hair and scalp or skin.
• Allow the drug to remain on the effected areas for 24 hours.
• Then, thoroughly wash the effected areas with warm water and soap or regular shampoo.
• Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.
• After rinsing and drying, use a fine-toothed comb - less than 0.3 mm between the teeth to remove any remaining nits - eggs or nit shells from your hair, or, if you have fine hair, you may use a tweezer or your fingernails to pick nits out.

To use this drug for scabies :

• If your skin has any cream, lotion, ointment, or oil on it, wash, rinse and dry your skin well before applying benzyl benzoate.
• If you take a bath or shower before using benzyl benzoate, dry the skin well before applying the drug.
• Apply enough drug to cover the entire skin surface from the neck down, including the soles of your feet and rub in well.
• Allow the drug to remain on the body for 24 hours.
• Then, thoroughly wash the body with warm water and soap.
• Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.

Immediately after using benzyl benzoate, wash your hands to remove any drug that may be on them.

Treatment may need to be repeated for severe infestation.

Dosage

The number of doses that you use each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you use the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are using benzyl benzoate .

• For topical dosage form - emulsion:
  • For lice infestation:
    • Adults Use just one time. For severe cases, treat 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, treat 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.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.