Benzethonium chloride: Difference between revisions
Rabin Bista (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
Rabin Bista (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
|genericName=Benzethonium chloride and benzocaine | |genericName=Benzethonium chloride and benzocaine | ||
|aOrAn=a | |aOrAn=a | ||
|drugClass=OTC antiseptic | |drugClass=OTC antiseptic | ||
|indicationType=treatment | |indicationType=treatment | ||
|indication=first aid for the temporary relief of pain and itching and to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns | |indication=first aid for the temporary relief of pain and itching and to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns | ||
| Line 28: | Line 28: | ||
* children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor | * children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor | ||
* may be covered with a sterile bandage | * may be covered with a sterile bandage | ||
|offLabelAdultGuideSupport======Condition1===== | |offLabelAdultGuideSupport======Condition1===== | ||
| Line 103: | Line 102: | ||
<!--Warnings--> | <!--Warnings--> | ||
|warnings= For external use only | |warnings=For external use only | ||
Do not use | Do not use | ||
| Line 274: | Line 273: | ||
children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor | children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor | ||
may be covered with a sterile bandage | may be covered with a sterile bandage | ||
|monitoring=There is limited information regarding <i>Monitoring</i> of {{PAGENAME}} in the drug label. | |monitoring=There is limited information regarding <i>Monitoring</i> of {{PAGENAME}} in the drug label. | ||
| Line 300: | Line 298: | ||
<!--Drug box 2--> | <!--Drug box 2--> | ||
|drugBox=<!--Mechanism of Action--> | |drugBox=: [[File:Benzethonium chloride wiki chembox.png|thumb|none|500px|This image is privided by Wikipedia]] | ||
<!--Mechanism of Action--> | |||
|mechAction=* | |mechAction=* | ||
| Line 326: | Line 328: | ||
<!--How Supplied--> | <!--How Supplied--> | ||
|howSupplied=* | |howSupplied=* | ||
|storage= | |storage=* store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) | ||
* retain carton for future reference | * retain carton for future reference | ||
|packLabel=PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Carton | |packLabel=PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Carton | ||
Revision as of 17:18, 4 February 2015
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rabin Bista, M.B.B.S. [2]
Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on WikiDoc drug pages is based upon the FDA package insert, National Library of Medicine content and practice guidelines / consensus statements. WikiDoc does not promote the administration of any medication or device that is not consistent with its labeling. Please read our full disclaimer here.
NOTE: Most over the counter (OTC) are not reviewed and approved by the FDA. However, they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
Overview
Benzethonium chloride is a OTC antiseptic that is FDA approved for the treatment of first aid for the temporary relief of pain and itching and to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Common adverse reactions include Dry skin, redness.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
- first aid for the temporary relief of pain and itching and to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
Directions
- adults and children 2 years of age and older: clean the affected area and apply a small amount to the affected area not more than 1 to 3 times daily
- children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
- may be covered with a sterile bandage
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Developed by:
- Class of Recommendation:
- Strength of Evidence:
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Benzethonium chloride in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Benzethonium chloride in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Benzethonium chloride in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Developed by:
- Class of Recommendation:
- Strength of Evidence:
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Benzethonium chloride in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Benzethonium chloride in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
- Condition1
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
in the eyes over large areas of the body
Ask a doctor before use if you have
deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens needed for longer than 1 week
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Benzethonium chloride in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Benzethonium chloride in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Drug Interactions
- Drug
- Description
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Benzethonium chloride in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Benzethonium chloride during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Benzethonium chloride with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Benzethonium chloride with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Benzethonium chloride with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Benzethonium chloride with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Benzethonium chloride with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Benzethonium chloride in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Benzethonium chloride in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Benzethonium chloride in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Benzethonium chloride in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
Directions
adults and children 2 years of age and older: clean the affected area and apply a small amount to the affected area not more than 1 to 3 times daily children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor may be covered with a sterile bandage
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Benzethonium chloride in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Benzethonium chloride in the drug label.
Overdosage
Acute Overdose
Signs and Symptoms
- Description
Management
- Description
Chronic Overdose
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Benzethonium chloride in the drug label.
Pharmacology
This image is privided by Wikipedia
Mechanism of Action
Structure
Active Ingredients
This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.
Inactive ingredients
acetylated lanolin alcohol, aloe, cetyl acetate, cetyl alcohol, cholecalciferol, corn oil, dimethicone, dl-alpha tocopherol acetate, fragrance, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-100 stearate, polyvinylpyrrolidone/eicosene copolymer, propylparaben, pyrithione zinc, retinyl palmitate, sorbitan monostearate, stearamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, water
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Benzethonium chloride in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Benzethonium chloride in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Benzethonium chloride in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Benzethonium chloride in the drug label.
How Supplied
Storage
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
* retain carton for future reference
Images
Drug Images
{{#ask: Page Name::Benzethonium chloride |?Pill Name |?Drug Name |?Pill Ingred |?Pill Imprint |?Pill Dosage |?Pill Color |?Pill Shape |?Pill Size (mm) |?Pill Scoring |?NDC |?Drug Author |format=template |template=DrugPageImages |mainlabel=- |sort=Pill Name }}
Package and Label Display Panel
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Carton
NDC 63824-810-01
LANACANE®
Maximum Strength
ANTI-ITCH CREAM
Benzethonium chloride 0.2% (First-Aid Antiseptic) Benzocaine 20% (Pain Relief Cream)
2-in-1
FAST Acting Itch Relief
+
Kills Germs*
- unlike Hydrocortisones
Itch Relief from:
Insect bites Rashes Dry, Itchy skin
NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)
This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.
Ingredients and Appearance
This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.
{{#ask: Label Page::Benzethonium chloride |?Label Name |format=template |template=DrugLabelImages |mainlabel=- |sort=Label Page }}
Patient Counseling Information
- Questions?
1-866-252-5327 FREE.
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Benzethonium chloride interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- LANACANE MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTI-ITCH®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Benzethonium chloride Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
{{#subobject:
|Page Name=Benzethonium chloride
|Pill Name=No image.jpg
|Drug Name=
|Pill Ingred=|+sep=;
|Pill Imprint=
|Pill Dosage={{{dosageValue}}} {{{dosageUnit}}}
|Pill Color=|+sep=;
|Pill Shape=
|Pill Size (mm)=
|Pill Scoring=
|Pill Image=
|Drug Author=
|NDC=
}}
{{#subobject:
|Label Page=Benzethonium chloride |Label Name=Benzethonium chloride11.png
}}
{{#subobject:
|Label Page=Benzethonium chloride |Label Name=Benzethonium chloride11.png
}}