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Medicines benzoin sumatra + storaxQuestion & answer

benzoin sumatra + storax · Medicine question

Can it be used for babies?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It must not be used as an inhalant for a child under 3 months. Ask a pharmacist or clinician if uncertain about use in a child.

Sources for this answer

Friars' Balsam BPemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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