Quality Choice Merthiolate

Benzalkonium Chloride · Liquid · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Benzalkonium chloride 0.13%

Purpose

Purpose Antiseptic

Uses

Uses first aid to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns and insect bites.

Warnings

Warnings For external use only

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, serious burns.

When using this product

When using this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes throughly with water. do not apply over large areas of the body. do not use over raw surfaces or blistered areas. do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists or gets worse. symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

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 it dry first. children under 2 years of age, do not use, consult a doctor.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Alcohol 10%, Acetone, FD&C Red No 4, purified water

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Chain Drug Market Association (revised Dec 20, 2023). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Quality Choice Merthiolate NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
63868-493Benzalkonium Chloride 1.3 mg/mL
Liquid
Chain Drug Market AssociationOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Quality Choice Merthiolate used for?

Uses first aid to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns and insect bites.

Who makes Quality Choice Merthiolate?

Quality Choice Merthiolate is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Chain Drug Market Association.