Blistex

Benzocaine and Chloroxylenol · Ointment · Topical

Over the counter Standardized Chemical Allergen 1 recall

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

Blistex NDC products (4)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
10157-4645Tolnaftate 1 g/100g
Spray
Blistex IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
10157-1171Homosalate 15 g/100g; Octisalate 5 g/100g; Avobenzone 3 g/100g; Dimethicone 2 g/100g
Stick
Blistex Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
10157-9302Benzocaine 5 g/100g; Chloroxylenol .1 g/100g
Ointment
Blistex Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
10157-9951Dimethicone 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

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