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benzyl alcohol

Used for Lice

Used for Lice

Basics FAQs Dosage Prices Medicare

Benzyl alcohol lotion is a topical medication used to treat head lice. It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Cydnee Ng, PharmD

Last reviewed on November 10, 2021

Basics FAQs Dosage Prices Medicare

What is Benzyl alcohol lotion?

Drug facts

Common BrandsUlesfia(brand no longer available)

Drug ClassAntiparisitic

Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Common questions about Benzyl alcohol lotion

Benzyl alcohol lotion is a topical medication applied to the head to treat lice. It's thought to kill lice by stopping them from breathing.

No, benzyl alcohol lotion has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

It's not completely clear why this medication was discontinued, but it wasn't due to safety or effectiveness issues.

Yes, there are other topical medications that are used to treat lice that are still available, including Sklice (ivermectin) and permethrin (Nix).

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Benzyl alcohol lotion dosage

Typical dosage for Benzyl alcohol lotion