Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
Topical antiseptic used in the local symptomatic relief of mild mouth and throat infections (Weckmann 2017, McNally 2011).
Oral administration to suck up to 4 times a day.
At the date of last update, we did not find published data on its excretion in breast milk.
The small dose and rapid elimination make the passage of significant amount into breast milk unlikely.
Secondary effects are mild and infrequent (AEMPS 2017, Beckmann 2017, MEB 2015, MHRA 2011).
The manufacturer does not contraindicate it during breastfeeding (MHRA 2011).
Alternatives
We do not have alternatives for Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol since it is relatively safe.
Very Low Risk
Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.
Low Risk
Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.
High Risk
Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.
Very High Risk
Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.
Synonyms
- (2,4-dichlorophenyl) methanol
Writings
- Αλκοόλη διχλωροβενζυλική (Greek)
- Дихрорбензиловый Спирт (Cyrillic)
- Alcohol 2,4-Diclorbenzil (Catalan)
- C7 H6 Cl2 O (Molecular formula)
- 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol (Chemical name)
- R02AA03 (ATC Code/s)
Drug trade names
- Agisept Аджисепт™
- Agisept™
- Astrasept Астрасепт™
- Benagol™
- Bucomax™
- Cepacol Sensations Warming™
- Cepacol Sensations™
- Chericof™
- Cofsils™
- Coldact Lorpils Колдакт Лорпилс™
- Coldangin™
- Dobendan Synergie™
- Dobendan Warm™
- Dobendan Zwei in Eins™
- Gorpils Горпилс™
- Hexoral Classic Гексорал Классик™
- Neo Borocillina Collutorio™
- Neo Borocillina Spray™
- Robitussin Medicated Lozenges™
- Strepsils Cool™
- Strepsils Miel-Citron™
- Strepsils™
- Suprima-Lor Суприма-Лор™
- Therasil Терасил™
- Therasil™
- Throatsil™
References
- Weckmann G, Hauptmann-Voß A, Baumeister SE, Klötzer C, Chenot JF. Efficacy of AMC/DCBA lozenges for sore throat: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Clin Pract. 2017Abstract
- AEMPS. Strepsils. Ficha técnica. 2017 Full text (in our servers)
- MEB- Medicines Evaluation Board of the Netherlands. Strepsils (2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol). Public Assessment Report Scientific discussion. 2015 Full text (in our servers)
- MHRA. Strepsils. Drug Summary. 2011 Full text (in our servers)
- McNally D, Simpson M, Morris C, Shephard A, Goulder M. Rapid relief of acute sore throat with AMC/DCBA throat lozenges: randomised controlled trial. Int J Clin Pract. 2010Abstract