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Benzalkonium Chloride

Dosage form
CLOTH
Labeler
PreCare Corp.
Label updated
2022-11-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%

Purpose

Antibacterial

Uses
  • Hand sanitizer to help reduce bacteria
  • For use when soap and water are not available
Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use

  • in children less than 2 months old.
  • on open skin wounds.

When using this product

keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. In case of contact with eyes, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.

Stop use and ask a doctor

if irritation or rash occurs. These may be signs of serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions
  • Apply to hands, allow to air dry without wiping.
  • Children under 6 years of age should be supervised when using this product.
Other information
  • Store in a cool, dry place, between 15°-30°C (59°F-86°F).
  • Avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
Inactive ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate

Questions?

call 718-975-2586

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d804dbef-0db1-9271-e053-2995a90abe51 · Version 4
NDC: 53118-140