Summary for Benzyl Alcohol


BreastfeedingGeriatricPediatric
  • Trade Name: Ulesfia (Shionogi)
  • Indications: Head lice infestation in patients 6 months of age and older
  • Class: Pediculocide
  • Half-life: 1.5 hours
  • Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with:
    None known

Neonates could be at risk of gasping syndrome if treated with benzyl alcohol lotion.

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Page last updated 08/20/2025

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Incidence - Help

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness - Help

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations - Help

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric

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