How do I find “benzyl alcohol” in FDA’s inactive ingredient database?
To look up benzyl alcohol, you generally use FDA’s Inactive Ingredient Database (IID) to search by the inactive ingredient name. Search for terms like “benzyl alcohol” (sometimes also “benzyl alcohol, USP”) and then review the listed drug products and routes of administration that include it.
If you tell me what exactly you need (for example: oral tablets vs. injections, or a specific strength/form), I can help you narrow down the right record and interpret what the database fields mean.
What is benzyl alcohol used for in drugs (as an inactive ingredient)?
Benzyl alcohol is commonly listed in drug products as a preservative or as a component of formulations, including some sterile/parenteral products and certain liquid dosage forms. Its inclusion depends on the product’s route of administration and formulation design.
Are there special safety concerns with benzyl alcohol?
Benzyl alcohol has been associated with specific safety concerns in certain settings, especially in neonates/infants receiving large exposures from some formulations. If you’re asking because of a patient question, it helps to know the age group and the product/route (for example, injection vs. oral liquid).
Can I verify benzyl alcohol in a specific FDA-approved product?
Yes. The IID can be used to check whether benzyl alcohol appears as an inactive ingredient for a particular approved drug product. If you share the drug name (and dosage form, like “injection” or “solution”), you can pinpoint the exact IID entry.
Quick check: do you mean FDA’s Inactive Ingredient Database or another benzyl alcohol resource?
People sometimes mix up:
- FDA’s Inactive Ingredient Database (ingredient-by-product listings)
- product labeling (Inactive Ingredients section in the package insert)
- drug substance databases (active ingredient only)
If you confirm which one you’re using, I can point you to the right place to search.
What I need from you to give a precise answer
Reply with one of these so I can tailor the guidance:
1) Do you want a link to the IID page and how to search it?
2) Are you trying to confirm benzyl alcohol for a specific drug product? If yes, what product name (brand or generic) and dosage form?
3) Are you looking for routes where benzyl alcohol is allowed (e.g., oral, injectable)?
Sources:
None (the question asked about FDA’s database search for benzyl alcohol, but no specific FDA page or record was provided in your prompt).