The molecular weight of benzyl alcohol (108.14 g/mol) is small enough that the preservative does not interfere with most analytical assays, including HPLC, mass spectrometry, and standard immunoassay readouts
Importantly, neonates and infants: The benzyl alcohol preservative is toxic to newborns
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Some patients report it as a less painful alternative because the needle that goes into the fatty tissue just below the skin is thinner and shorter, usually one-half to five-eighths of an inch long
Healthcare providers can save valuable time that would otherwise be spent on manual calculations or consultations with pharmacists
There is no preparation, no downtime, and no recovery