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Alcohol sterile

Dosage form
SWAB
Labeler
Cardinal Health, Inc
Label updated
2024-11-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v

Purpose

Antiseptic

Use

Antiseptic cleanser for preparation of skin prior to an injection

Warnings

For external use only.

​Flammable

  • keep away from fire or flame

Do not use

  • with eletrocautery procedures
  • in the eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • irritation and redness develop
  • condition persists for more than 72 hours
  • infection occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions

Apply product to the injection site.  Wipe injection site vigorously and discard

Other information
  • Store at room temperature 15° ​ - 30° ​C (59° ​-86° ​ F)
  • Avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredient

Purified water

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bb7c530f-5d80-4158-b715-09c1c837299d · Version 5
NDC: 63517-242