What drug class is benzyl alcohol?

benzyl alcohol is classified as a Pediculicide.

Is there a generic version of benzyl alcohol?

Yes, generic versions of benzyl alcohol are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does benzyl alcohol work?

benzyl alcohol mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Benzyl alcohol

Also sold as: Shing-Releev, Itch-X, Ivy Dry Super Continuous Spray, Ivy-Dry Cream, Ulesfia (+2 more)

PediculicidePrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Pediculicide (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for benzyl alcohol.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Uses Temporary Pain Relief

Dosage & Administration

Directions Adults and children over 12 years clean and dry affected area Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children 12 years or younger ask a doctor

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings For external Use Only Do not use in eyes in large quantities over raw or blistered areas, or on deep puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗