What is benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
Benzyl alcohol is an antiseptic that helps prevent the growth of bacteria on the skin.
Zinc acetate is an astringent that shrinks tissues and has a drying effect.
The combination of benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical (for the skin) is used to treat itching,
skin rash, oozing, or other irritation caused by insect bites or by coming into contact with poison ivy,
poison oak, or poison sumac.
Benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to benzyl
alcohol and zinc acetate topical.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor before using this medication.
Do not use this medication on a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a
doctor.
How should I take benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not
use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
Apply benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical to the affected skin areas 1 to 3 times per day.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment with this
medication.
Store benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose of benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
Since benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical is used as needed, it is not likely that you will be
on a dosing schedule. Using extra lotion to make up a missed dose will not make the medication more
effective.
Where can I get more information about benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
Your pharmacist has information about benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical) written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate and call your doctor at once if you have any type
of severe skin reaction after applying the lotion.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical
advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor before using this medication.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment with this
medication.
Do not use this medication on a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a
doctor.
What should I avoid while taking benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does occur, rinse with water.
What other drugs will affect benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied
benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about
all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs
prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
What happens if I have an overdose of benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate (topical)?
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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Content provided by Multum - Last Updated 11/10/2009