BENZYL ALCOHOL AND ZINC ACETATE (TOPICAL)
(BEN zil AL ka hol) Brand: Ivy-Dry Cream
What is the most significant information I must know about benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical?
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor till using this medication.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment with this medication.
• Do not use this medicine on a baby younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.
What is benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical?
• Benzyl alcohol is an antiseptic that helps prevent the growth of bacteria on the skin.
• Zinc acetate is an astringent that shrinks tissues and has a drying effect.
• The combination of benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical (for the skin) is used to treat itching, skin rash, oozing, or another irritation caused by insect bites or by coming into contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
• Benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my health care provider till using benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical?
• You must not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical.
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor till using this medication.
• Do not use this medicine on a baby younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.
How must I use benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical?
• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Apply benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical to the affected skin areas 1 to 3 times for day.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment with this medication.
• Store benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Since benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical is used as needed, it is not likely that you will be on a dosing schedule. Using extra lotion to create up a missed doze will not create the medicine more effective.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.
• An overdose of topically applied benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate is not likely to occur.
What must I avoid while using benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical?
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. If this does occur, rinse with water.
What are the possible side effects of benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate and call your doctor at once if you have any type of severe skin reaction after applying the lotion.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate topical?
• It is not likely that another drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate. But much drugs can interact with every another. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about benzyl alcohol and zinc acetate.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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