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Medicines benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxideQuestion & answer

benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide · Medicine question

Does it treat scabies or head lice?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

No. Although benzyl benzoate has acaricidal and pediculicidal properties, this combination is not licensed for scabies or head lice.

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Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Creamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8

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