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Antimicrobial Foaming Hand Sanitizer

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions Wet hands and forearms Apply appropriate amount to hands, wrists, and forearms Scrub thoroughly for at least 30 seconds (include the fingernails and the cuticles) Rinse with water
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses ​ Hand wash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause diseases Helps to prevent cross-contamination Helps to prevent drying of the skin Recommended for repeated use
Summary

Indications and usage Uses ​ Hand wash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause diseases Helps to prevent cross-contamination Helps to prevent drying of the skin Recommended for repeated use Dosage and administration Directions Wet hands and forearms Apply appropriate amount to hands, wrists, and forearms Scrub thoroughly for at least 30 seconds (include the fingernails and the cuticles) Rinse with water Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses ​ Hand wash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause diseases Helps to prevent cross-contamination Helps to prevent drying of the skin Recommended for repeated use Dosage and administration Directions Wet hands and forearms Apply appropriate amount to hands, wrists, and forearms Scrub thoroughly for at least 30 seconds (include the fingernails and the cuticles) Rinse with water Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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