Benzal Lotion is an opaque white to off white homogenous lotion.
Benzal Lotion contains Benzyl Benzoate 25% w/v as the active ingredient. This lotion is used for the treatment of scabies and
pediculosis (i.e. body or head lice).
SCABIES is a persistent itchy skin eruption caused by cutaneous infestation with mites. The itch is worse after bathing and at night.
Scabies affects all races and social classes worldwide.
PEDICULOSIS is a relatively common problem in school children in various parts of the world. Females of all ages are more frequently
infected than males. There does not appear to be any direct correlation between hair length and infestation rates.

Do not use Benzal:
- If you are allergic to benzyl benzoate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.
Warnings and precautions:

• Skin can become red and irritated at the site of application.
• Direct contacts should be treated.
• If no improvement occurs, consult the doctor.

Other medicines and Benzal:
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Pregnancy, Breast-Feeding and Fertility:
- Ask your doctor of pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

•  Treating Scabies

Ask your doctor of pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

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.

•  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

Benzal Lotion may be diluted with an equal quantity of water for older children and with 3 parts of water for infants.

If you use more Benzal 25% than you should
Treatment of poisoning involves aspiration and lavage and
appropriate symptomatic measures.
If you forget to use Benzal 25%
Apply Benzal Lotion as soon as you remember it.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Benzal Lotion 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 Benzal Lotion 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.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. By reporting side affects you can help by providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not store above 30 °C.
• Discard the bottle after one month from opening.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measure will help protect the environment.