Drug Reference
Benzethonium
Antiseptics
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Antiseptics
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Bedside-CareBerberex Wound CleanserCalagelDermoplast AntibacterialLanacaneNew-Skin Liquid BandageNoRiscStaphAseptic
Available as
0.002 MG/MG · Topical Gel1.3 MG/ML2 MG/ML3 MG/ML2 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.001 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.001 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.0015 MG/MG · Topical Gel1 MG/ML1.5 MG/ML0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment2 MG/ML · Topical Cream1.3 MG/ML · Topical Solution5 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.5 MG/ML0.8 MG/ML0.001 MG/MG1.2 MG/ML0.02 MG/MG
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses first aid to prevent bacterial contamination in minor cuts, scrapes and burns for the temporary relief of pain in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
How to use / dosing
Directions for adults and children 2 years of age and older clean affected area apply a small amount on the area 1 to 3 times daily and let dry may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged, let dry first children under under 2 years of age; do not sure, consult a doctor
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. Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame. Do not use in the eyes over large areas of the body longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns Stop use and ask a doctor if conditions persists or gets worse infection occurs symptoms persist for than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or call a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE PLUS DYCLONINE HYDROCHLORIDE (LIQUID BANDAGE) LIQUID [HUDSON HEALTH LLC]
- JEFFERS ANTIMICROBIAL WOUND (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE AND THYMOL) GEL [JEFFERS]
- BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE AND DYCLONINE HYDROCHLORIDE (LIQUID BANDAGE) LIQUID [TARGET CORPORATION]
- WET WIPES ANTIBACTERIAL HAND WIPES, TRAVEL PACK (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE) CLOTH [GLOBAL IMPORT SALES LLC]
- MERIDIAN UNWRAPPED ANTIBACTERIAL DEODORANT (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE) SOAP [BOB BARKER COMPANY INC.]
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.