AVM-GSL Over the Counter

Foran Healthcare Benzyl Benzoate 25% w/v Cutaneous Emulsion

Active ingredient: Benzyl Benzoate

Form

Emulsion

Species

Horses

Manufacturer

Foran Healthcare

VMD MA No.

61653/5000

What it's used for

For the treatment of “Sweet Itch” in horses

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

View official SPC (PDF)

The prescription itself has a price. See what practices near you charge for a consultation and the written prescription fee.

Paying less for Benzyl Benzoate

1

Ask your vet for a written prescription

They must provide one on request. Under the CMA Order the fee is capped at £21 from 2027.
2

Fill it at a registered online retailer

The CMA found online pharmacies 50–60% cheaper than practice dispensing on common medicines — typically £200–£300 a year.

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Clinical information

Foran Healthcare Benzyl Benzoate 25% w/v Cutaneous Emulsion — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For the treatment of “Sweet Itch” in horses

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Very occasionally, this product may result in a mild skin reaction, characterised by
swelling, heat and/ or hair loss. If this occurs, any remaining product should be
thoroughly washed off, product use discontinued, and veterinary attention sought.

Sweet itch is believed to be caused by hypersensitivity to the bites of flying insects
e.g. Culicoides spp. It may be appropriate for owners to seek veterinary advice in
severe cases of sweet itch, and in cases of sweet itch which do not respond to the
initial treatment.

i. Special precautions for use in animals

Revised: January 2026
AN: 03469/2025
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. For external use only.
ii. Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary medicinal product
to animals
Protective rubber gloves should be worn when using this product. Using this product
may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Wash hands thoroughly after use. In
case of eye or skin contact wash the affected areas immediately with plenty of water.
If irritation occurs, seek medical advice showing the product label.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING – seek medical
attention, showing the product label to a doctor or nurse. Do not eat, drink or smoke
while using this product.

None known

Store in tightly closed original container.
Do not store above 25°C.
Protect from frost.
Protect from direct sunlight.

Other ingredients: Bronopol 0.05% w/v
For the full list of excipients, see section

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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