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Ban-Aid

chloroxylenol · Ban-Aid is an over-the-counter drug containing chloroxylenol, made by Pro Chem, Inc..

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Not classified
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
1

Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin

Drug facts

Generic name
chloroxylenol
Active ingredients
Chloroxylenol
Dosage forms
Soap
Label holder
Pro Chem, Inc.
FDA application
M003
Label updated
05/11/2026

Active ingredients

Drug Facts Box OTC-Active Ingredient Section Chloroxylenol 0.3%

Purpose

Drug Facts Box OTC-Purpose Section Antiseptic

Uses

Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin

Directions

Drug Facts Box OTC-Dosage & Administration Section wet hands and forearms apply 5 milliliters (teaspoonful) or palmful to hands and forearms scrub thoroughly for 1 minute and rinse

Warnings

Drug Facts Box OTC-Warnings Section For external use only

When using this product

Drug Facts Box OTC-When Using Section do not get into eyes if contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water

Stop use and ask a doctor

Drug Facts Box OTC-Stop Use Section irritation and redness develop

Keep out of reach of children

Drug Facts Box OTC-Keep Out of Reach of Children Section if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Inactive ingredients

Drug Facts Box OTC-Inactive Ingredient Section water, decyl glucoside, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamide MIPA, propylene glycol, sodium chloride, citric acid, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, FD and C yellow no.5, FD&C RED NO. 40

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Soap3 mg/mLtopical1

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • Pro Chem, Inc.Shown hereM003 · Label 05/11/2026 · NDC 63830-544Full label

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Ban-Aid: common questions

What is Ban-Aid used for?
Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin
Is Ban-Aid a prescription drug?
No. Ban-Aid is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Ban-Aid?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include MAXIM Assure, Antibacterial, RENOWN Antibacterial Foam Cleanser, ALPET E2 Sanitizing Foam.
Who makes Ban-Aid?
Pro Chem, Inc. lists Ban-Aid with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 05/11/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice