Formulary Monographs [BENZYLBENZOATE, 840412]

BENZYLBENZOATE
SCABICIDES AND PEDICULICIDES
Scabies and pediculosis.
Avoid application to the face. Emulsion is to be applied to all members of affected household. Medication has characteristic odour and causes irritation.
Adult: Apply to whole body. Repeat without bathing on the following day; wash off 24 hours later; a third application may be necessary in some cases. Pediatric: Dilute 25% to 12.5% with water. Infants: Dilute to 8.3%.