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Tincture Merthiolate

Dosage form
TINCTURE
Labeler
DLC Laboratories, Inc
Label updated
2023-12-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

Benzalkonium chloride 0.13%

Purpose

First Aid Antiseptic

Uses

First aid antiseptic to help prevent infection in minor:

cuts - scrapes - burns

Warnings

For external use only.

Flammable. Keep away from sparks, heat and fire.

Consult a doctor before use if you have - deep or puncture wounds - animal bites - serious burns

When using this product

  • do not use in or near the eyes
  • do not apply in large quantities or over large areas of the body
  • do not apply over raw surtaces or blistered areas
  • do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and consult a doctor if

  • the condition persists or gets worse

Keep out of reach of children.

II swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • adults and children 2 years of age and older: clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product to the area 1 to 3 times daily _ may be covered with a sterile bandage. If bandaged, let dry first
  • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Other Information
  • will stain skin and clothing
Inactive Ingredients

acetone, alcohol, DandC red no. 22, purified water

Product Labeling

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Tincture Merthiolate

48% Alcohol

Mercury Free

First Aid Antiseptic

For External Use Only

1 FL OZ (30 mL)

Distributed by

De La Cruz Products

A Division of DLC Laboratories, Inc.

Paramount, CA 90723 USA

Questions: 1-800-858-3889

www.dlclabs.com

Warnings: FLAMMABLE, KEEP AWAY FROM SPARKS, HEAT AND FIRE.

DailyMed Set ID: 4fec9119-fbbf-4fc7-9122-c6300cac8731 · Version 8
NDC: 24286-1532