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Ethyl Rubbing Alcohol

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Label updated
2026-02-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ALCOHOL
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Active ingredient

Ethyl alcohol 70% non-USP*

*non-volatile residue may differ from USP

Purpose

First aid antiseptic

Uses

helps prevent the risk of infection in:

  • minor cuts
  • scrapes
  • burns
Warnings

For external use only. If taken internally serious gastric disturbances will result.

Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame, heat, spark, electrical

Ask a doctor before use

for deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns

When using this product
  • do not get into eyes
  • do not inhale
  • do not apply over large areas of the body
  • do not use longer than 1 week
Stop use and ask a doctor if

condition persists or gets worse

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Caution

Fumes can be acutely irritating to skin, eyes and the respiratory system.  Do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive irritation develops.  Avoid getting into the eyes or on mucous membranes.  Avoid inhaling this product.

Directions
  • clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product on the affected area 1 to 3 times daily
  • may be covered with a sterile bandage
  • if bandage, let dry first
Inactive ingredients

acetone, denatonium benzoate, methyl isobutyl ketone, water

Adverse reaction

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Ethyl Rubbing Alcohol

Ethyl Alcohol 70% by volume 

Non USP*

RUBBING & MASSAGING

  • First aid antiseptic
  • To decrease germs in minor cuts & scrapes

70%

WARNING FLAMMABLE - Keep away from heat, spark, electrical, fire or flame

Caution: Do not point at self or others; Product will squirt when squeezed

Use only in a well-ventilated area; fumes may be harmful

16 FL OZ (473 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b4238c3a-f6bc-4232-932e-bece53995566 · Version 16
NDC: 59779-164