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Benzethonium

Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns first aid for the temporary relief of pain in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns

Drug FactsLabel updated 2026-07-27

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Drug facts

Used for
  • first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
  • first aid for the temporary relief of pain in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
How to take it
  • for adults and children 2 years of age and older
  • clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily and let dry
Do not take if
  • in the eyes
  • over large areas of the body
  • longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

What it is used for

  • first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
  • first aid for the temporary relief of pain in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns

What it does

First aid antiseptic

Topical analgesic

How to take it

  • for adults and children 2 years of age and older
  • clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily and let dry
  • may be covered with a sterile bandage
  • if bandaged, let dry first
  • children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor

Side effects, and when to stop

  • condition persists or gets worse
  • infection occurs
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Who should not take it

  • in the eyes
  • over large areas of the body
  • longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

What to say before you start

  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious burns

Warnings

For external use only.

Keeping it away from children

If swallowed, get medical help or call a Poison Control Center right away.

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Benzethonium; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/benzethonium

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Benzethonium. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/benzethonium

AMA 11th

Benzethonium. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/benzethonium

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