Cvs Merthiolate

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SPL Set ID dd498ab1-8350-41aa-86fc-2db57005f3e2

Route

TOPICAL

Published

Effective Date 2017-01-12

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Benzalkonium (1.3 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Acetone Fd&c Red No. 4 Water

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2008-01-01

Description

CVS Merthiolate Drug Facts

Purpose

Antiseptic

Medication Information

Purpose

Antiseptic

Description

CVS Merthiolate Drug Facts

Section 42229-5

CVS Merthiolate

Drug Facts

Warnings

For external use only.

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 dry first.
Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor.

Indications

First aid antiseptic to help skin infection in minor: cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites.

Active Ingredient

Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%

Inactive Ingredient

Acetone, FD&C Red No 4. Purified water.

Principal Display Panel

CVS

Merthiolate

Benzalkonium

Chloride 0.13%

Mercury free

2 FL OZ (59 mL)

When Using This Product

Get into the eyes

Apply over large areas of the body

Apply over raw surfaces or blistered areas

Use longer than one week unless directed by doctor.

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

Redness, swelling or pain persists or increases.

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Soap will deactivate the effects of this product.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

Deep or puncture wounds

Animal bites

Serious burns

Structured Label Content

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

CVS Merthiolate

Drug Facts

Purpose

Antiseptic

Warnings

For external use only.

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 dry first.
Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor.

Indications

First aid antiseptic to help skin infection in minor: cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites.

Active Ingredient

Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%

Inactive Ingredient

Acetone, FD&C Red No 4. Purified water.

Principal Display Panel (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL)

CVS

Merthiolate

Benzalkonium

Chloride 0.13%

Mercury free

2 FL OZ (59 mL)

When Using This Product (When using this product)

Get into the eyes

Apply over large areas of the body

Apply over raw surfaces or blistered areas

Use longer than one week unless directed by doctor.

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)

Redness, swelling or pain persists or increases.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Soap will deactivate the effects of this product.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

Deep or puncture wounds

Animal bites

Serious burns

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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