Drug Reference

Chloroxylenol

Phenol and derivatives

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OTC

Fact box

Therapeutic class
Phenol and derivatives
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Absorbine Veterinary LinimentCortane-BDigiclean E FoamFoilleHooflexMicrellOcusoftPerigienePurklenzVioNexZinoticZinotic ES

Available as

1 MG/ML0.0025 MG/MG9 MG/ML15 MG/ML7.5 MG/ML33 MG/ML20 MG/ML5.2 MG/ML17.5 MG/ML0.02 MG/MG9.5 MG/ML4 MG/ML30 MG/ML · Topical Solution5 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.015 MG/MG · Topical Ointment15 MG/ML · Topical Solution2.5 MG/ML3.75 MG/ML48 MG/ML · Topical Solution2 MG/ML10 MG/ML0.003 MG/MG0.05 MG/MG · Topical Ointment50 MG/ML

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin
How to use / dosing
Drug Facts Box OTC-Dosage & Administration Section wet hands and forearms apply 5 milliliters (teaspoonful) or palmful to hands and forearms scrub thoroughly for 1 minute and rinse

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
Drug Facts Box OTC-Warnings Section For external use only
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

69 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

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.