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Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic, able to kill bacteria and viruses associated with mouth and throat infections. It is a common ingredient in throat lozenges.Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:Difficulty in breathing, Tongue soreness, Hypersensitivity reactions, Swelling of the face, Tongue, Throat and Neck.

As this medication is Over the counter drug, avoid it in following conditions:

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Not recommended for children under 12 years
  • If symptoms persist or are accompanied by high fever or headache, or if anything unusual happens
  • Avoid more than 8 lozenges in 24 hours.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol should be used with caution during lactation. \nBreast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol does not usually affect your ability to drive.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is limited information available on the use of Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication falls under the category of a mild broad-spectrum antiseptic with mild local anaesthetic properties. It works as an antiseptic by denaturing external proteins and rearranging protein tertiary structures of the pathogen. Pain-relieving anaesthetic property is considered to be due to sodium channel blockade.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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