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American Red Cross Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

Standard Dose
Directions • clean the affected area • apply a small amount of product on the affected area 1 to 3 times a day • may be covered with a sterile bandage • if bandaged, let dry first
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • First aid to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns • helps relieve minor muscular aches due to extertion
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • First aid to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns • helps relieve minor muscular aches due to extertion Dosage and administration Directions • clean the affected area • apply a small amount of product on the affected area 1 to 3 times a day • may be covered with a sterile bandage • if bandaged, let dry first Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Flammable, keep away from heat, spark, electrical, fire or flame. • will produce serious gastric disturbances if taken internally Do not use • in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body • longer than 1 week • do not inhale Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses • First aid to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns • helps relieve minor muscular aches due to extertion Dosage and administration Directions • clean the affected area • apply a small amount of product on the affected area 1 to 3 times a day • may be covered with a sterile bandage • if bandaged, let dry first Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from heat, spark, electrical, fire or flame. • will produce serious gastric disturbances if taken internally Do not use • in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body • longer than 1 week • do not inhale Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns. Stop use and ask a doctor if • the condition persists or gets worse • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens • swelling, rash, or fever develops 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.
  • Flammable, keep away from heat, spark, electrical, fire or flame.
  • • will produce serious gastric disturbances if taken internally Do not use • in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body • longer than 1 week • do not inhale Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if • the condition persists or gets worse • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens • swelling, rash, or fever develops Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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