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1 monograph
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Health Canada Monographs

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Antiseptic Skin Cleansers (Personal Domestic/Commercial Use) Monograph
Topical

Approved Health Claims

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  • Antiseptic (skin) cleanser
  • Medicated (skin) cleanser
  • Antibacterial (skin) cleanser
  • Kills harmful bacteria/germs
  • Effective in destroying (harmful) bacteria to provide antiseptic cleansing
  • For personal hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of bacteria

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionFor external use only
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if irritation develops (Krinsky 2017; FDA 2013).
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.
cautionFlammability warning. Keep away from open flame and sources of heat (Ascenzi 1996).
contraindicationDo not use on children/infants less than 2 years of age (unless directed by a doctor/physician/health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional).
adverse_reactionAllergy alert. Stop use and seek medical help right away if you experience wheezing/difficulty breathing, shock, facial swelling, hives, or rash as this product may cause a severe allergic reaction (US FDA 2017; Conraads et al. 1998; Torricelli and Wuthrich 1996; Okano et al. 1989).

Alternative Names

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Alcohol(common)Anhydrous alcohol(common)Benzalkonium chloride(common)Benzethonium chloride(common)Chlorhexidine digluconate(common)Chlorhexidine gluconate(common)Chloroxylenol(common)Ethanol(common)Ethyl alcohol(common)Grain alcohol(common)Isopropanol(common)Isopropyl alcohol(common)1,1'-Hexamethylenebis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanide] di-D-gluconate2-propanol4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol4-Chloro-3,5-xylenolAlkyldimethyl(phenylmethyl)ammonium chlorideAmmonium, alkyldimethyl(phenylmethyl)-, chlorideBenzyldimethyl[2-[2-(p-1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]ammonium chlorideEthyl alcohol+2 more

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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70 %18 licensed products
62 %13 licensed products
80 %8 licensed products
68 %6 licensed products
62 % (w/w)4 licensed products
6 X3 licensed products
12 X3 licensed products
63 % (w/w)3 licensed products
65 % (v/v)3 licensed products
75 % (w/w)3 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Ethyl alcoholShared monographIsopropanolShared monographIsopropyl alcoholShared monographAnhydrous alcoholShared monograph1,1'-Hexamethylenebis[5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanide] di-D-gluconateShared monograph2-propanolShared monograph4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenolShared monograph4-Chloro-3,5-xylenolShared monograph

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