Scabicon 1.25 gm/5 ml Emulsion

    Scabicon 1.25 gm/5 ml

    Generic: Benzyl Benzoate

    Category: Emulsion

    Manufacturer: Medicon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

    Price: 100.0

    100 ml in Bottle

    Indications

    Scabicon is indicated for scabies

    Therapeutic Class

    Parasiticidal preparations, Topical Antifungal preparations

    Pharmacology

    Benzyl benzoate is an acaricide that is used in the treatment of scabies. Benzyl benzoate exerts toxic effects on the nervous system of the parasite, resulting in its death. It is also toxic to mite ova, though its exact mechanism of action is unknown. In vitro, benzyl benzoate has been found to kill the Sarcoptes mite within 5 minutes.

    Dosage and Administration

    Adult: Apply 3 times at 12 hourly intervals over the whole body, wash-off 12 hr after the last application.

    Interaction

    Irritant to eyes and mucous membranes, allergic dermatitis reactions, drying effects in the elderly.

    Contraindications

    Broken or irritated skin; neonates; pregnancy.

    Side Effects

    Irritant to eyes and mucous membranes, allergic dermatitis reactions, drying effects in the elderly.

    Pregnancy And Lactation

    Pregnancy Category: Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

    Precautions And Warnings

    Prevent drug from entering the eyes, elderly (drying effects).

    Storage Conditions

    Store below 25°C.

    Drug Classes

    Parasiticidal preparations, Topical Antifungal preparations

    Mode of Action

    Benzyl benzoate is an acaricide that is used in the treatment of scabies. Benzyl benzoate exerts toxic effects on the nervous system of the parasite, resulting in its death. It is also toxic to mite ova, though its exact mechanism of action is unknown. In vitro, benzyl benzoate has been found to kill the Sarcoptes mite within 5 minutes.

    Pregnancy Category

    Pregnancy Category: Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
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