Antimicrobial Hand Wash

Antimicrobial Hand Wash is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is CHLOROXYLENOL. It is labelled by Henry Schein, Inc. taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 0404-5990, application part333A, label effective 20160729. It is one of 45 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient CHLOROXYLENOL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing CHLOROXYLENOL are most often described in connection with: handwashing decrease, bacteria skin. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses for handwashing to decrease bacteria on skin. Recommended for repeated use.

Directions wet hands and forearms apply 5 milliliters (teaspoonful) or palmful to hands and forearms scrub thoroughly for 30 seconds supervise children under 6 years of age

Warnings For external use only. When using this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water Stop use and ask doctor if irritation and redness develops and persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

FDA lists 45 drug label records with CHLOROXYLENOL as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is Antimicrobial Hand Wash used for?
Uses for handwashing to decrease bacteria on skin. Recommended for repeated use.

Who makes Antimicrobial Hand Wash?
Henry Schein, Inc. is the labeler of record for Antimicrobial Hand Wash. 45 FDA label records share the active ingredient CHLOROXYLENOL, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Antimicrobial Hand Wash come in?
administered by topical. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Antimicrobial Hand Wash prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing CHLOROXYLENOL?
Yes. 45 FDA drug label records list CHLOROXYLENOL as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Antimicrobial Hand Wash been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.