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Fresh Start

chloroxylenol · Fresh Start 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
M004
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 #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 hereM004 · Label 05/11/2026 · NDC 63830-950Full label

Related recalls

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Fresh Start: common questions

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