Skip to content

Checked

OTC

Swisher

benzalkonium chloride · Swisher 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

Drug facts

Generic name
benzalkonium chloride
Active ingredients
Benzalkonium Chloride
Dosage forms
Liquid, Solution
Label holder
Ecolab Inc.
FDA application
505G(a)(3)
Label updated
08/05/2024

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 doctor 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 doctor 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, cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, phenoxyethanol, polyquaternium-7, myristamide DIPA, myristamine oxide, citric acid, methyl gluceth-20, glyceryl caprylate/caprate, alcohol, PEG-12 dimethicone, potassium citrate, fragrance, blue 1

Questions?

Call 1.866.444.7450

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 3 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Liquid1 mg/mLtopical1
Solution1 mg/mLtopical1
Solution5 mg/mLtopical1

Manufacturers and labels

3 FDA labels

  • Ecolab Inc.Shown here505G(a)(3) · Label 08/05/2024 · NDC 47593-591Full label
  • Ecolab Inc.505G(a)(3) · Label 08/05/2024 · NDC 47593-592Full label
  • Ecolab Inc.505G(a)(3) · Label 08/02/2024 · NDC 47593-576Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

All drug recalls

Swisher: common questions

What is Swisher used for?
for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin
Is Swisher a prescription drug?
No. Swisher is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Swisher?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Hand Wash, Moisturizing Antibacterial, Benzalkonium Chloride, Antibacterial.
Who makes Swisher?
Ecolab Inc. lists Swisher 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