Naftin
Naftin Brand names, Naftin Analogs
Naftin Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Naftin Chemical_Formula
C14H12O2
Naftin RX_link
No information avaliable
Naftin fda sheet
Naftin msds (material safety sheet)
Naftin Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Naftin Molecular Weight
212.244 g/mol
Naftin Melting Point
21 oC (boiling point 323-324 oC)
Naftin H2O Solubility
15.4 mg/L
Naftin State
Liquid
Naftin LogP
3.599
Naftin Dosage Forms
Gel; Lotion; Solution
Naftin Indication
Used to kill lice and the mites responsible for the skin condition scabies.
Naftin Pharmacology
Benzyl benzoate is one of the older preparations used to treat scabies. Scabies is a skin infection caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. It is characterised by severe itching (particularly at night), red spots, and may lead to a secondary infection. Benzyl benzoate is lethal to this mite and so is useful in the treatment of scabies. It is also used to treat lice infestation of the head and body. Benzyl benzoate is not the treatment of choice for scabies due to its irritant properties.
Naftin Absorption
No data are available on percutaneous absorption of benzyl benzoate. Some older studies have suggested some percutaneous absorption, however the amount was not quantified.
Naftin side effects and Toxicity
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 1680 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 4000 mg/kg. Symptoms of overdose include blister formation, crusting, itching, oozing, reddening, or scaling of skin; difficulty in urinating (dribbling); jerking movements; sudden loss of consciousness.
Naftin Patient Information
Naftin Organisms Affected
Sarcoptes scabiei
