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Benzyl Alcohol

Other ectoparasiticides, incl. scabicidesPediculicideUS-FDASourced from openFDA
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Indications

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  • Use temporarily relieves pain caused by: cold sores/fever blisters canker sores, mouth sores gum irritationsICD-10: B00.9

Dosage & administration

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Directions adults and children 2 years and older dry affected area. Apply with cotton swab or clean finger up to 4 times daily. Allow to dry 30-60 seconds. children under 12 years adult supervision should be given in the use of this product children under 2 years do not use, consult a physician or dentist

Warnings & precautions

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Flammable: keep away from fire or flame Stop use and ask a physician if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days condition worsens or symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens apply only to affected area do not exceed recommended dosage avoid contact with the eyes do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician or dentist Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
120 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Toxicity To Various Agents2521%
  2. 2Drug Administered To Patient Of Inappropriate Age1613%
  3. 3Metabolic Acidosis1210%
  4. 4Drug Interaction97.5%
  5. 5Atrial Fibrillation86.7%
  6. 6Drug Ineffective75.8%
  7. 7Diarrhoea65.0%
  8. 8Staphylococcal Bacteraemia65.0%
  9. 9Cerebellar Stroke54.2%
  10. 10Cough54.2%
  11. 11Drug Abuse54.2%
  12. 12Gasping Syndrome54.2%
  13. 13Off Label Use54.2%
  14. 14Pain54.2%
  15. 15Drug Hypersensitivity43.3%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Benzyl Alcohol as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 48 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Benzyl Alcohol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Benzyl Alcohol used for?
According to FDA labeling, Benzyl Alcohol carries indications including: Use temporarily relieves pain caused by: cold sores/fever blisters canker sores, mouth sores gum irritations. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Benzyl Alcohol?
Benzyl Alcohol is classified as Other ectoparasiticides, incl. scabicides, Pediculicide.
What are the brand names for Benzyl Alcohol?
Benzyl Alcohol is marketed under brand names including Itch-X, Ivy Dry Super Continuous Spray, Ivy-Dry Cream, Shing-Releev, Ulesfia, Zilactin Cold Sore, Zilactin-L Cold Sore Liquid.
Note. Data for benzyl-alcohol is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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