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CHLOROXYLENOL: 66 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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66
Total FAERS Reports
2 (3.0%)
Deaths Reported
8
Hospitalizations
66
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
2
Life-Threatening
6
Disabilities
Essendant Co.
Manufacturer

Route: TOPICAL · Manufacturer: Essendant Co. · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 2012 · Latest Report: 20250708

What Are the Most Common CHLOROXYLENOL Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Intentional product misuse
25 reports (37.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Skin exfoliation
7 reports (10.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Suicide attempt
6 reports (9.1%)

All CHLOROXYLENOL Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Intentional product misuse 25 37.9% 1 1
Skin exfoliation 7 10.6% 0 0
Hypersensitivity 6 9.1% 0 1
Suicide attempt 6 9.1% 0 0

Who Reports CHLOROXYLENOL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 44.6% female, 55.4% male. Average age: 48.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is CHLOROXYLENOL Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2012 1 0 0
2014 1 0 0
2015 2 0 1
2016 1 0 1
2017 4 0 1
2018 1 0 0
2019 2 0 0
2020 3 0 1
2021 1 0 1
2022 1 0 0
2024 1 0 0
2025 3 0 2

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What Is CHLOROXYLENOL Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 35
Infection prophylaxis 6
Suicide attempt 6

Official FDA Label for CHLOROXYLENOL

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Handwash to help decrease bacteria on the skin. USDA E-1 Do not use in the eyes. In case of contact, immediately flush with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness appears and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Dosage & Administration

Directions

  • Wet hands, wrists and forearms to the elbows with water. Hands should be held higher than the elbows at all times
  • Clean under nails with nail pick provided
  • Use the brush side toclean the nails, cuticles and interdigital spaces between the fingersand the sponge side to scrub the hands and forearms. Wet sponge and squeeze to work up lather ·
  • Scrub the nails, cuticles and interdigital spaces between the fingers, hands and forearms for 3 minutes in total . Scrub for an additional 2 minutes with using the sponge side only
  • Rinse the hands, wrists and forearms with plenty of water
  • Dry with a sterile towel from hands to elbows.Hold hands upwards.

Known Adverse Reactions

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Warnings

Warnings Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame. For external use only. Do not ingest Do not use in the eyes. When using this product do not get into the eyes. In case of eye contact, immediately flush with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation and redness develop. If conditions persists for more than 72 hours consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients

Active Ingredient

Drug Facts Active Ingredients Purpose Chloroxylenol 1.0%................Healthcare personnel handwash 1L Whole Label Uses handwash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease helps prevent cross contamination by hand contact recommended for repeated use Warnings For external use only Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical attention or contact a poison control center immediately. Directions wet hands and forearms apply 5-10 ml to hands and forearms scrub thoroughly for at least 30 seconds and include fingertips and cuticles rinse Inactive Ingredients D&C Green 5, D&C Green 8, fragrance, potassium cocoate, purified water, tetrasodium EDTA Healthcare Personnel Handwash

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS / INGREDIENTES INACTIVOS: Water (Agua) (7732-18-5), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (Sulfonato de olefina C14-16 de sodio) (68439-57-6), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (Cocamidopropil hidroxisultaína) (68139-30-0), Sodium Chloride (Cloruro de sodio) (7647-14-5), Propanediol (Propanodiol) (26264-14-2), Propylene Glycol (Propilenglicol) (57-55-6), Sodium Polyitaconate (Politaconato de sodio) (26099-89-8), Fragrance (Proprietary) (Fragancia (Propietaria)), 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol (-bromo-2-nitropropano-1,3-diol) (52-51-7), Methylisothiazolinone (Metilisotiazolinona) (2682-20-4), Methylchloroisothiazolinone (Metilcloroisotiazolinona) (26172-55-4), Yellow 5 (Amarillo 5) (1934-21-0), Red 40 (Rojo 40) (25956-17-6).