Zilactin-l
Zilactin-l Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Benzyl alcohol inhibits lice from closing their respiratory spiracles, allowing the vehicle to obstruct the spiracles and causing the lice to asphyxiate.
| Trade Name | Zilactin-l |
| Generic | Benzyl Alcohol |
| Benzyl Alcohol Other Names | (hydroxymethyl)benzene, Alcoholum benzylicum, Alcool benzylique, Alcoolbenzylique, alpha-Hydroxytoluene, Aromatic alcohol, Bentalol, Benzalalcohol, Benzalcohol, Benzenecarbinol, Benzenemethanol, Benzoyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzylalkohol, Benzylic alcohol, Hydroxymethylbenzene, Phenylcarbinol, Phenylmethanol, Phenylmethyl alcohol |
| Weight | 10%, 5% |
| Type | Mucous membrane gel, topical lotion |
| Formula | C7H8O |
| Weight | Average: 108.1378 Monoisotopic: 108.057514878 |
| Groups | Approved |
| Therapeutic Class | Other scalp preparations |
| Manufacturer | |
| Available Country | United States |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Benzyl alcohol lotion is used for the topical treatment of head lice infestation in patients 6 months of age and older. Benzyl alcohol Lotion does not have ovicidal activity.
Zilactin-l is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Cold Sore, Fever blister, Head Lice Infestation, Insect Bites, Orofacial Pain, Skin Irritation, Sunburn, Abrasions, Minor burns, Superficial Wounds
How Zilactin-l works
Benzyl alcohol inhibits lice from closing their respiratory spiracles, allowing the vehicle to obstruct the spiracles and causing the lice to asphyxiate.
Dosage
Zilactin-l dosage
Adult:Apply lotion to dry hair, using enough to completely saturate hair & scalp, rinse off with water after 10 minutes. Repeat treatment in 7 days.
Amount of Lotion Needed to Cover Scalp and Hair Completely
- Hair length 0-2 inches: 4-6 ounces
- Hair length 2-4 inches: 6-8 ounces
- Hair length 4-8 inches: 8-12 ounces
- Hair length 8-16 inches: 12-24 ounces
- Hair length 16-22 inches: 24-32 ounces
- Hair length >22 inches: 32-48 ounces
Child:
- <6 months: Do not use
- >6 months: Apply lotion to dry hair, using enough to completely saturate hair & scalp, rinse off with water after 10 minutes; repeat treatment in 7 days
Side Effects
Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen. Irritation, itching, redness, tingling, or numbness at the application site may occur. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Toxicity
1250 mg/kg (rat, oral) LD50 400 mg/kg IPR-RAT LD50 2000 mg/kg SKN-RBT LD50 53 mg/kg IVN-RAT LD50 2500 mg/kg ORL-GPG LD50
Precaution
Constant or forceful scratching of the skin/scalp may lead to a bacterial skin infection.
Interaction
No formal drug interaction studies to date.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy Category B. Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients.
Innovators Monograph
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Zilactin-l contains Benzyl Alcohol see full prescribing information from innovator Zilactin-l Monograph, Zilactin-l MSDS, Zilactin-l FDA label
