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Choroxylenol

For hand washing to decrease bacteria on the skin.

Checked against the official label · Updated

Sold without prescription in some countries Topical

How to use Choroxylenol

Ce que dit la notice officielle. Si un médecin vous l'a prescrit, suivez l'ordonnance. La notice de votre boîte prime si elle est différente.

Pour qui

For hand washing to decrease bacteria on the skin.

Comment le prendre et à quelle fréquence

For maximum efficiency, pump foam into dry hands, later vigorously for 30 seconds, rinse and dry.

While you are taking it
  • Avoid contact with eyes
  • In case of eye contact, flush eyes with water
Warnings

For external use only When using this product avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops, or if condition persists for more than 72 hours. Keep out of reach of children. Children must be surpervised in use of this product. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

Effets secondaires possibles

Irritation or redness develops, or if condition persists for more than 72 hours.

How to store it

Store at 20 to 25 C [68 to 77 F] Keep out of reach of children.

En cas d'oubli

Prenez-le dès que vous y pensez, sauf s'il est presque l'heure de la dose suivante. Dans ce cas, sautez la dose oubliée. Ne prenez jamais deux doses à la fois pour compenser. Vérifiez votre notice, certains médicaments font exception.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2024-11-25.

Marques dans le monde

Products with Choroxylenol as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Meringue Foaming Dye Free AntibacterialCHLOROXYLENOL 2.5 mg/mL · Liquid · United Laboratories Inc.
NDC 63998-758Label
Soft Care Defend Antibacterial HandwashCHLOROXYLENOL 1 g/100mL · Solution · Diversey, Inc.
NDC 64536-8748Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACGalways Antibacteria Hand Wash A2-100181

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Check your pack of Choroxylenol

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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Questions about Choroxylenol

What is Choroxylenol used for?

For hand washing to decrease bacteria on the skin. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Choroxylenol?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: For maximum efficiency, pump foam into dry hands, later vigorously for 30 seconds, rinse and dry.…

Do I need a prescription for Choroxylenol?

In many countries Choroxylenol is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Choroxylenol?

Choroxylenol is sold under names such as Meringue Foaming Dye Free Antibacterial. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Choroxylenol?

The official label lists: irritation or redness develops, or if condition persists for more than 72 hours. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

How should I store Choroxylenol?

Store at 20 to 25 C [68 to 77 F]

How can I check that my Choroxylenol is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.