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Quick facts
- How it is given
- topical
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Benzethonium chloride Plus Dyclonine hydrochloride
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is for
Purpose First aid antiseptic Topical analgesic
What it is used to treat
Uses first aid to prevent bacteria contamination in minor cuts and scrapes
Do not use if
Do not use in the eyes over large areas of the body longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor on infected areas or wounds that are draining with other first aid products such as lotions and creams over sutures on mucous membranes
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Flammable: do not use while smoking or near heat or flame. Do not use in the eyes over large areas of the body longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor on infected areas or wounds that are draining with other first aid products such as lotions and creams over sutures on mucous membranes Ask a doctor before use if you have deep puncture wounds deep cuts animal bites serious bleeding diabetes poor circulation serious burns When using this product do not sotre at temperaure above 120 o F Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Stop use and ask a doctor if conditions persists or gets worse infection occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or call a Poison Control Center right away.
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have deep puncture wounds deep cuts animal bites serious bleeding diabetes poor circulation serious burns
When using this medicine
When using this product do not sotre at temperaure above 120 o F Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.
Stop use and see a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if conditions persists or gets worse infection occurs
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or call a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Benzethonium chloride 0.2% Dyclonine hydrochloride 0.75%
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients acetone, amyl acetate, castor oil, ethyl acetate, nitrocellulose, SD slcohol 40
Before you take anything new
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This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 21 June 2025. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.