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Benzoate de benzyl 10 %

Benzoate de benzyl (benzyl alcohol) · lotion

Essential medicine in DR Congo (LNME)

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This is a US label.

The official US FDA label for benzyl alcohol, effective November 6, 2025, describes products sold in the United States. The medicine sold in DR Congo may differ in strength, form or approved uses: ask a pharmacist or a doctor.

Official US FDA label for benzyl alcohol

Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. The full label on DailyMed.

Uses

Use temporarily relieves pain caused by: cold sores/fever blisters canker sores, mouth sores gum irritations

Dosage

US dosage, for products sold in the United States. For a medicine bought in DR Congo, follow its box, its leaflet or your pharmacist.

Directions adults and children 2 years and older dry affected area. Apply with cotton swab or clean finger up to 4 times daily. Allow to dry 30-60 seconds. children under 12 years adult supervision should be given in the use of this product children under 2 years do not use, consult a physician or dentist

Warnings and precautions

Warnings Flammable: keep away from fire or flame Stop use and ask a physician if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days condition worsens or symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens apply only to affected area do not exceed recommended dosage avoid contact with the eyes do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician or dentist Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately.

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Composition

SubstanceStrengthATC code
Benzoate de benzyl (benzyl alcohol)10 %—

Sources

  • ●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
  • ●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  • ●Essential medicines: national list of essential medicines of DR Congo (LNME).

Public information, for reference only: it does not replace the advice of a pharmacist or a doctor. Vimpia writes nothing about how to use a medicine and translates nothing: the label is the US FDA's, unchanged; names, composition and authorizations come from the official sources above.