Drug Reference
Benzalkonium
Antiseptics
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Antiseptics
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AllercaineAlocane Max StrengthAlocane PlusBactineBactine Wound WashBand-Aid Hurt-FreeCicloferonDigiSan E FoamHorseman's Dream Fung-A-WayKeepanKeystoneLite 'N FoamyMane 'N Tail Pro-TectPheneenPronto Plus Lice Egg RemoverReadyBathReleev Cold SoreRevitaDERM Wound CareSafeguard Antibacterial FoamingServo Stat BacShing-ReleevSoftsoap AntibacterialTridergelZephiran
Available as
1.3 MG/ML · Topical Solution1.3 MG/ML1.3 MG/ML · Topical Cream1.5 MG/ML · Topical Solution15 MG/ML1.5 MG/ML4 MG/ML1.2 MG/ML1 MG/ML · Topical Solution1 MG/ML0.0002 MG/MG0.001 MG/MG · Topical Ointment1.33 MG/ML1.55 MG/ML25 MG/ML0.001 MG/MG · Topical Gel170 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.1 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.11 MG/ML1.15 MG/ML0.5 MG1 MG/ML · Topical Cream1.1 MG/ML10 MG/ML · Topical Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use For handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin
How to use / dosing
Directions wet hands apply palmful to hands scrub thoroughly rinse thoroughly
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only: hands only
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- CARE SCIENCE (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, IBUPROFEN, HYDROCORTISONE, BACITRACIN ZINC, NEOMYCIN SULFATE, POLYMYXIN-B SULFATE, LIDOCAINE HCL, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ALCOHOL) KIT [ASO LLC]
- WALGREENS (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, IBUPROFEN, HYDROCORTISONE, BACITRACIN ZINC, NEOMYCIN SULFATE, POLYMYXIN-B SULFATE, LIDOCAINE HCL, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ALCOHOL) KIT [WALGREEN CO.]
- ANTIBACTERIAL HAND WIPES LIL DRUG STORE (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE) CLOTH [LIL' DRUG STORE PRODUCTS, INC.]
- PRO-TECT HOT SPOT SKIN MEDICATION (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE) LIQUID [STRAIGHT ARROW PRODUCTS, INC.]
- PURELL HEALTHY SP 0.5PCT BAK ANTIMICROBIAL FOAM (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE) LIQUID [GOJO INDUSTRIES, LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.