Benzocaine / Lindane
Benzocaine/Lindane is a topical combination medication used to treat parasitic skin infestations, particularly scabies and lice. Benzocaine provides temporary relief from itching and discomfort, while lindane acts as an insecticide to kill the parasites causing the infestation. This medication is typically prescribed when other first-line treatments have failed or are not tolerated.
A topical treatment combining an anesthetic with an insecticide to eliminate scabies and lice while relieving associated itching and skin irritation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007155
- Generic
- Benzocaine / Lindane
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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This medication is primarily used to treat scabies (caused by mite infestations) and pediculosis (lice infestations) of the skin and scalp. It may also be prescribed for related skin irritation and itching associated with these parasitic conditions.
Lindane penetrates the exoskeleton of parasites like scabies mites and lice, causing their nervous system to malfunction and resulting in their death. Benzocaine, a topical anesthetic, works by temporarily numbing the skin surface and blocking nerve signals to provide symptomatic relief from itching and discomfort.
Lindane has significant safety concerns due to potential neurotoxicity and is generally reserved as a second-line treatment when other options fail. It should be used with caution in children, pregnant women, and individuals with a history of seizures. The medication should not be applied to broken or inflamed skin, and patients should follow application instructions carefully to minimize systemic absorption. Washing hands thoroughly after application is essential.
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