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Proclean
benzalkonium chloride · Proclean is an over-the-counter drug containing benzalkonium chloride, made by Ecolab Inc..
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Not classified
- Route
- Topical
- Manufacturers
- 1
for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin
Related recalls
FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient
- Class IDrugOngoing07/08/2026Revitaderm Wound Care Gel, Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%, packaged in 1.0 FL OZ (37 mL) bottle, shorter twist...Blaine Labs Inc · 3 products · Microbial contamination of Non-Sterile Product: samples identified...
- Class IIIDrugOngoing05/06/2026Lidocaine Wound Gel (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13% and Lidocaine Hydrochloride, 2%), NET WT 0.5 OZ (14 g)...Water-Jel Technologies, LLC · Failed PH Specifications
- Class IIDrugOngoing03/11/2026First Aid Only BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%) 100 Wipes, NDC 0924-7116-04ACME UNITED CORPORATION · 20 products · CGMP Deviations
- Class IIDrugOngoing08/27/2025BZK Antiseptic Towelette, Sterile, For External Use Only, benzalkonium chloride 0.13%, Antiseptic, 100...Taizhou Kangping Medical Science And Technology Co., Ltd. · Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
- Class IIDrug03/06/2024PROBLEND Antibacterial Foaming Silk All-In-One Foaming Hand Sanitizer & Cleanser, Benzalkonium Chloride...Seatex LLC · CGMP Deviations: deficiencies were identified during an FDA...
Active ingredients
Benzalkonium chloride 0.5%
Purpose
Antiseptic handwash
Uses
For handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin
Directions
Wet hands and apply foam scrub hands and forearms rinse thoroughly and dry
Warnings
For external use only Do not use in eyes When using the product if in eyes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water discontinue use if irritation and redness develop Stop use and ask a physician if skin irritation or redness occurs for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not use
In eyes
Ask a doctor before use
Stop use and ask a physician if skin irritation or redness occurs for more than 72 hours
When using this product
When using the product if in eyes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water discontinue use if irritation and redness develop
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Inactive ingredients
Water (aqua), cocamine oxide, hexylene glycol, PEG-180, glycerin, hydroxyethylcellulose, cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, phenoxyethanol, myristamide DIPA, myristamine oxide, methyl gluceth-20, glyceryl caprylate/caprate, alcohol, PEG-12 dimethicone, citric acid, polyquaternium-7, fragrance, potassium hydroxide, blue 1
Questions?
Call 1-866-781-8787
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solution | 5 mg/mL | topical | 1 |
Manufacturers and labels
1 FDA label
- Ecolab Inc.Shown here505G(a)(3) · Label 08/05/2024 · NDC 47593-602Full label
Proclean: common questions
- What is Proclean used for?
- for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin
- Is Proclean a prescription drug?
- No. Proclean is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Proclean?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Hand Wash, Moisturizing Antibacterial, Benzalkonium Chloride, Antibacterial.
- Who makes Proclean?
- Ecolab Inc. lists Proclean with the FDA.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 08/05/2024 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice