Benzyl alcohol (oral)
Cautions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of its excipients
Cautions
- Children
- Neonates
Special populations
Pregnancy
- Caution
- No adverse events have been observed in animal reproduction studies
Breastfeeding
- Caution
- It is unknown if benzyl alcohol is found in breast milk
Renal Impairment
Hepatic Impairment
Elderly
Adverse reactions
Central Nervous System Disorders
- Hypoasthesia
Interactions
No significant interactions
Mechanism of action
Benzyl alcohol has local anaesthetic properties.
Dosage forms
- Other
References
1. U2D: Benzyl alcohol: Drug information; Uptodate;Downloaded online 23 Apr 2019 [https://www.uptodate.com/contents/benzyl-alcohol-drug-information?source=preview&search=benzyl%20alcohol&anchor=F7897469#F7897469]
Medical aid coverage
data not yet integrated- Comprehensive Series—
- Executive Plan—
- KeyCare Series—
- Priority Series—
- Saver Series—
Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.
- BonClassic—
- BonComprehensive—
- BonEssential—
- BonFit Select—
- BonSave—
- BonStart—
Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.
- Beryl—
- Emerald—
- Onyx—
- Ruby—
- Sapphire—
- Tanzanite One—
Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.
- Aquarium Option—
- Efficiency Option—
- Marine Option—
Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.