Ovelle Benzyl Benzoate 25% w/v Application is used for the treatment of scabies and pediculosis.
Treating Scabies
Apply thoroughly to the entire body at night from the soles of the feet, omitting the head and neck, for 2 consecutive nights. The lotion is left in place for 8-12 hours on each night and may be followed by a repeated application at night 7 days later.
In the case of lesions affecting the head, face and/or neck, it may be necessary to consult a healthcare professional before using this product. Thorough bathing with a complete change of clothing and bedding should follow each application.
All contacting clothes and bedding should be washed and/or cleaned.
Treating Pediculosis
Apply to affected area and allow to remain on for 24 hours, then wash thoroughly. In severe cases 2 or 3 treatments may be repeated after 7 and 14 days.
Thorough bathing with a complete change of clothing and bedding should follow each application. All contacting clothes and bedding should be washed and/or cleaned.
Children and Infants Benzyl Benzoate
25 % w/v Application may be diluted with an equal quantity of water for older children and with 3 parts of water for infants.
Warnings:
If you use more Benzyl Benzoate 25%w/v Application than you should Treatment of poisoning involves aspiration and lavage and appropriate symptomatic measures. If you forget to use Benzyl Benzoate 25%w/v Application Apply Benzyl Benzoate 25%w/v Application as soon as you remember it.
Benzyl Benzoate 25% w/v Application may cause irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes (e.g. nostrils, mouth, lips, ears and genital area). If swallowed or following excessive topical use Benzyl Benzoate 25%w/v Application may cause uncontrolled shaking of the body. If you experience any of these symptoms please see your doctor or pharmacist or in severe cases go to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department.
Do not use Benzyl Benzoate 25%w/v Application If you are allergic to benzyl benzoate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Contains:
The active substance is benzyl benzoate. The other ingredients are emulsifying wax (cetostearyl alcohol, E487 sodium laurilsulfate), Phenoxyethanol, E218 Methyl Hydroxybenzoate, E214 Ethyl Hydroxybenzoate and Purified Water
Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.
Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.
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