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Mercurochrome

Dosage form: cream
Ingredients: BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.13g in 100g
Labeler: Caribe Natural, Inc
NDC code: 59561-708

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 28, 2023.

Active Ingredients                                                   Purpose

Benzalkonium Chloride (0.13%) ................... First aid antiseptic

Use

first aid to help prevent skin infection in

  • minor cuts
  • scrapes 
  • burns

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Mercurochrome

Mercury Free

First Aid Antiseptic

For External Use Only

Directions

  • 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

Warnings For external use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns

When using this product

  • do not use in eyes or apply over large areas of the body
  • do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists or gets worse

Inactive Ingredients purified water, alcohol, FD&C red # 40.

MERCUROCHROME 
benzalkonium chloride cream
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59561-708
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (BENZALKONIUM) BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE0.13 g  in 100 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
WATER 
ALCOHOL 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:59561-708-0130 g in 1 PACKAGE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart333A05/05/2015
Labeler - Caribe Natural, Inc (624210480)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
World Perfumes, Inc101312044manufacture(59561-708)

 
Caribe Natural, Inc

Further information

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