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American Red Cross Antiseptic Cleansing

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

Standard Dose

Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older • clean the affected area • spray 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 • children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor

Max Dose

See official label

Primary Use

Uses First aid to help prevent the risk of bacterial contamination or skin infection associated with minor: • cuts • scrapes • burns.

Summary

Indications and usage Uses First aid to help prevent the risk of bacterial contamination or skin infection associated with minor: • cuts • scrapes • burns.

Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older • clean the affected area • spray 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 • children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses First aid to help prevent the risk of bacterial contamination or skin infection associated with minor: • cuts • scrapes • burns. Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older • clean the affected area • spray 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 • children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Do not use • in or near the eyes • over large areas of the body or in large quantities • longer than I week • over raw surfaces or blistered areas. Ask a doctor before use if you have • deep or puncture wounds •animal bites • serious burns. Stop use and ask a doctor if • condition or symptoms get worse or last more than I week • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

• Warnings For external use only.
• Do not use • in or near the eyes • over large areas of the body or in large quantities • longer than I week • over raw surfaces or blistered areas.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have • deep or puncture wounds •animal bites • serious burns.
• Stop use and ask a doctor if • condition or symptoms get worse or last more than I week • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days.

Interaction Notes

• Review official label interaction section.