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Isopropyl Alcohol

Other antiseptics and disinfectants

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Therapeutic class
Other antiseptics and disinfectants
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

ChloraPrepDuraPrepNumstatPrevanticsSoluprep

Available as

0.7 ML/ML0.62 ML/ML · Topical Gel0.75 ML/ML · Topical Solution0.76 ML/ML0.725 ML/ML · Topical Solution0.715 ML/ML · Topical Solution31.5 MG/ML0.715 ML/ML40 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.4 ML/ML · Topical Solution70 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.91 ML/ML0.75 ML/ML0.75 ML/ML · Topical Gel20 MG/ML0.72 ML/ML · Topical Gel0.5 MG/ML0.5 ML/ML150 MG/ML60 MG/ML0.72 ML/ML0.99 ML/ML · Topical Solution0.7 ML/ML · Topical Gel0.91 ML/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 first aid to help prevent the risk of infection in: minor cuts scrapes burns
How to use / dosing
Directions clean the affected area apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged, let dry first

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, heat, spark, electrical Do not use as a fuel source
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

42 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.