Blistex
Benzocaine and Chloroxylenol · Ointment · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in liquid) Tolnaftate 1% (to deliver)
Purpose
Purpose Antifungal
Uses
Uses prevents most athlete's foot with daily use clears up most athlete's foot infection and with daily use helps keep it from coming back
Warnings
Warnings Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor. For external use only. Avoid spraying in eyes. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120°F. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a doctor. Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Do not use near fire or flame – flammable mixture. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not use
Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor. For external use only. Do not use near fire or flame – flammable mixture.
When using this product
Avoid spraying in eyes. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120°F. Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.
Stop use and ask a doctor
If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions Shake container well before use. To prevent athlete's foot, wash the feet and dry thoroughly. Holding can 8" from the skin, spray a thin layer of the product on the feet once or twice daily (morning and/or night). Supervise children in the use of this product. Pay special attention to spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily. Wash hands after use.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients disteardimonium hectorite, fragrance, isobutane, isopropyl myristate, SD alcohol 40-B, sodium bicarbonate, sodium polyacrylate (crosslinked)
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Blistex Inc (revised Dec 12, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dimethicone in 2 products
- Homosalate in 1 product
- Octisalate in 1 product
- Avobenzone in 1 product
- Tolnaftate in 1 product
- Benzocaine in 1 product
- Chloroxylenol in 1 product
- Camphor (synthetic) in 1 product
- Menthol, Unspecified Form in 1 product
- Phenol in 1 product
Blistex NDC products (4)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10157-4645 | Tolnaftate 1 g/100g Spray | Blistex Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10157-1171 | Homosalate 15 g/100g; Octisalate 5 g/100g; Avobenzone 3 g/100g; Dimethicone 2 g/100g Stick | Blistex Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10157-9302 | Benzocaine 5 g/100g; Chloroxylenol .1 g/100g Ointment | Blistex Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 10157-9951 | Dimethicone 1.1 g/100g; Camphor (synthetic) .5 g/100g; Menthol, Unspecified Form .625 g/100g; Phenol .5 g/100g Ointment | Blistex Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Blistex recalls
- D-0159-2024 Dec 27, 2023 · Class I · Terminated
Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
Frequently asked questions
What is Blistex used for?
Uses prevents most athlete's foot with daily use clears up most athlete's foot infection and with daily use helps keep it from coming back
Who makes Blistex?
Blistex is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Blistex Inc, Blistex Inc..
Has Blistex been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 1 recall for Blistex, most recently D-0159-2024 (class i): Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene