Zilactin-l Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

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: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 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

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

Child:

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

Zilactin-l contains Benzyl Alcohol see full prescribing information from innovator Monograph, MSDS, FDA label

*** Taking medicines without doctor's advice can cause long-term problems.
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