Benzethonium
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Sourced from openFDA- Uses First aid to help prevent the risk of bacterial contamination in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections clean the affected area spray a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times a day may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged, let dry first
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAFor external use only Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor for single patient use only Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or punture wounds, animal bites or serious burns When using this product do not puncture or incinerate contents under pressure Stop use and consult a doctor if condition persists or gets worse Keep out of reach of children
FAERS reports
Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
202 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
- 1Nausea2713%
- 2Hypersensitivity2311%
- 3Headache2110%
- 4Therapeutic Product Effect Decreased178.4%
- 5Diarrhoea146.9%
- 6Off Label Use125.9%
- 7Contraindicated Product Administered105.0%
- 8Dyspnoea105.0%
- 9Pneumonia105.0%
- 10Dizziness94.5%
- 11Cough84.0%
- 12Pain84.0%
- 13Sinusitis84.0%
- 14Weight Decreased84.0%
- 15Death73.5%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Benzethonium as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Molecular determinants of HERG potassium channel blockade by domiphen bromide and benzethonium chloride.Pflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology · 2025 · Tang F, Lin Z, Huang R, et al.PMID 40685478DOI 10.1007/s00424-025-03104-5
- Study on the effects of benzethonium chloride and other factors on the adsorption and migration of polystyrene microplastics in saturated porous media.Journal of contaminant hydrology · 2025 · Ren Z, Li Z, Tang H, et al.PMID 40446454DOI 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2025.104622
- Chloroxylenol and benzethonium chloride exposure alters spinal neuron development and behavior in developing zebrafish.Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2025 · Rerkamnuaychoke W, Sreevidya VS, Svoboda KR, et al.PMID 40209347DOI 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.117993
- The anti-tumor effects of main component (benzethonium chloride) of butorphanol tartrate injection in non-small cell lung cancer.Scientific reports · 2024 · Tao H, Li L, Li H, et al.PMID 39632963DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-81912-y
- Difference in urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio using the benzethonium chloride and pyrogallol red methods in children.Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society · 2024 · Koide R, Ikeda H, Takahashi S, et al.PMID 39417556DOI 10.1111/ped.15813
- Evolution of microbial community and resistance genes in denitrification system under single and combined exposure to benzethonium chloride and methylparaben.Journal of hazardous materials · 2024 · Zhang K, Gao J, Lu T, et al.PMID 39357349DOI 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136010
- New biologically active ionic liquids with benzethonium cation-efficient SAR inducers and antimicrobial agents.Pest management science · 2024 · Czerwoniec P, Kukawka R, Spychalski M, et al.PMID 38319125DOI 10.1002/ps.8014
- Benzethonium chloride affects short chain fatty acids produced from anaerobic fermentation of waste activated sludge: Performance, biodegradation and mechanisms.Water research · 2024 · You F, Tang M, Zhang J, et al.PMID 38113597DOI 10.1016/j.watres.2023.121024
Clinical trials
The 3 most recently updated of 3 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Benzethonium as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- ORCHID: An Online Intervention for Persons With HIV (Miami)Suspended · Interventional · 30 enrolled · University of MiamiNCT05935644updated 2026-05-22
- Evaluation of the Protection of a Liquid BandageCompleted · Interventional · 72 enrolled · Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.NCT05888311updated 2025-04-17
- Quantifying Skin Oxygenation Properties in Normal vs Sun Exposed SkinTerminated · Observational · 11 enrolled · Massachusetts General HospitalNCT03311191updated 2019-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benzethonium used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Benzethonium carries indications including: Uses First aid to help prevent the risk of bacterial contamination in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What class of drug is Benzethonium?
- Benzethonium is classified as Antiseptics.
- What are the brand names for Benzethonium?
- Benzethonium is marketed under brand names including Bedside-Care, Berberex Wound Cleanser, Calagel, Dermoplast Antibacterial, Lanacane, New-Skin Liquid Bandage, NoRisc, StaphAseptic.
Note. Data for
benzethonium is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.