What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin
Drug Facts Box OTC-Dosage & Administration Section wet hands and forearms apply 5 milliliters (teaspoonful) or palmful to hands and forearms scrub thoroughly for 1 minute and rinse
Drug Facts Box OTC-When Using Section do not get into eyes if contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water
Drug Facts Box OTC-Warnings Section For external use only
Drug Facts Box OTC-Stop Use Section irritation and redness develop
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Para-chloro-meta-xylenol as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Drug Facts Box OTC-Dosage & Administration Section wet hands and forearms apply 5 milliliters (teaspoonful) or palmful to hands and forearms scrub thoroughly for 1 minute and rinse…
In many countries Para-chloro-meta-xylenol is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Para-chloro-meta-xylenol is sold under names such as Suds High Foaming Antiseptic Hand And Body Wash. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: Drug Facts Box OTC-Stop Use Section irritation and redness develop Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
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.
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.