FDA Label for Cvs Merthiolate
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Cvs Merthiolate Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Cvs Pharmacy. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredient
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%
Purpose
Antiseptic
Indications
First aid antiseptic to help skin infection in minor: cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites.
Warnings
For external use only.
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
Deep or puncture wounds
Animal bites
Serious burns
When Using This Product Do Not
Get into the eyes
Apply over large areas of the body
Apply over raw surfaces or blistered areas
Use longer than one week unless directed by doctor.
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- Redness, swelling or pain persists or increases.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Soap will deactivate the effects of this product.
Directions
- Adults and children 2 years and older. Clean the affected area; apply a small amount on the area 1 to 3 times daily; may be covered with a sterile bandage. If bandaged, let dry first.
- Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor.
Inactive Ingredient
Acetone, FD&C Red No 4. Purified water.
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CVS
Merthiolate
Benzalkonium
Chloride 0.13%
Mercury free
2 FL OZ (59 mL)
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