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Benzalkonium Chloride · Solution · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Benzalkonium chloride 0.13%

Purpose

Purpose Antibacterial

Uses

Use for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin

Warnings

Warnings For external use only: hands only When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation and redness develops condition persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

When using this product

When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation and redness develops condition persists for more than 72 hours

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 wet hands apply palmful to hands scrub thoroughly rinse thoroughly

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients benzophenone-4, citric acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, disteareth-75 IPDI, fragrance, glycerin, lauramidopropylamine oxide, lauramine oxide, myristamidopropylamine oxide, PEG-150 distearate, red 40, red 33, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, tetrasodium EDTA, water, yellow 5

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Medline Industries, LP (revised Feb 11, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Cleanse NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
53329-177Benzalkonium Chloride .13 g/100mL
Solution
Medline Industries, LPOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53329-184Benzalkonium Chloride .13 g/100mL
Solution
Medline Industries, LPOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Cleanse used for?

Use for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin

Who makes Cleanse?

Cleanse is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Medline Industries, LP.