Handsoap

Handsoap is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE. It is labelled by CVS Pharmacy Inc. taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 51316-705, application 505G(a)(3), label effective 20260520. It is one of 231 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE. 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 BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE are most often described in connection with: helps eliminate. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Helps eliminate bacteria on the skin

Apply onto dry hands, work into a lather, rinse and dry throughly.

For external use only Avoid contact with eyes, If this occurs, rinse throughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops and lasts In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical attention or contact a poison control centre immediately.

FDA lists 231 drug label records with BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 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.

1 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.

What is Handsoap used for?
Helps eliminate bacteria on the skin

Who makes Handsoap?
CVS Pharmacy Inc. is the labeler of record for Handsoap. 231 FDA label records share the active ingredient BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, 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 Handsoap 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 Handsoap 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 BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE?
Yes. 231 FDA drug label records list BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 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 Handsoap been recalled?
1 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.

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.