Benzyl Alcohol

Also known as: Benzenemethanol, Phenylcarbinol, Phenylmethyl alcohol, Phenylmethanol +2 more

Drug #1224

Benzyl Alcohol is used as an antimicrobial preservative. Benzyl Alcohol is bacteriostatic mainly against gram positive organisms and some fungi. In addition to its antiseptic properties, diluted it possesses weak local anaesthetic and antipruritic activity.

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Primary Characteristics

Benzyl Alcohol is also known as Benzenemethanol, Phenylcarbinol, Phenylmethyl alcohol, Phenylmethanol, Hydroxytoluene, .

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenylmethanol.

Molecular Weight: 108.14 · pK_a: 15.4 · Solubility in Water: soluble/sparingly · Solubility in Alcohol: freely (50%) · Non-proprietary name: Benzyl Alcohol.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: it is metabolised via via liver.

Indications

Benzyl Alcohol is primarily indicated in conditions like Bacteriostasis.

Contraindications

Benzyl Alcohol is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Benzyl Alcohol in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Paraplegia , Hemoptysis, Flaccid areflexic, Bronchitis, CNS depression.

Benzyl Alcohol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Diarrhea, Headache, Hypersensitivity , Nausea, Vertigo, Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

It should not be applied on eyes. Intrathecal injection should be administered with caution because may cause neurotoxic effects. Avoid use in infants.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Inf

0.9 mg/ml

Inj

0.9 mg/ml 15 mg/ml 2 mg/ml

Storage Conditions

Benzyl Alcohol should be stored Liq.

Drug Classification

1.1.2 — Local anesthetics

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Benzyl Alcohol in Pakistan:

Abbott Mendoza Pharman Star Trigon