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Benzyl nicotinate is the benzyl ester of nicotinic acid with the molecular formula: C13H11NO2. Benzyl nicotinate belongs to the rubefacients.
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Medicine: Circulatory problems, rheumatic complaints, frost damage.
Cosmetics: In cosmetic applications benzyl nicotinate (usually no concentration) is offered as "lip plumpers" or as so-called "lip injection" to achieve fuller lips. The rubefaciency leads to toxic, slightly burning swelling of the lips, which persists for 60-90 minutes.
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Undesirable effects: erythema, sensation of warmth, paresthesia (see figure).
Toxic skin and mucous membrane reactions: The substance causes skin irritation depending on the concentration. Benzyl nicotinate also causes severe eye irritation and severe mucous membrane irritation (e.g. oral mucosa). The substance also causes an itchy erythema on the skin that lasts for more than 1 hour.
When applied over a large area, there is a risk of absorption of toxic quantities which can cause CNS disorders and cardiovascular failure.
Sensitization: There is a potential possibility of sensitization with allergic manifestations.
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Angocin® N Ointment Precutan, Intradermi® Fluid N, Menthoneurin® Full bath N, Pernionin® Partial bath N, Pernionin® Full bath N, Rheumatism ointment from ct, Rheumatism ointment Lichtenstein®, Rubriment®-N oil, Sanato-Rhev®
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