HUMCO Merthiolate

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Benzalkonium chloride 0.13%

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses

first aid to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns and insect bites.

Warnings

For external use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have

deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, serious burns.

When using this product

do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes throughly with water. do not apply over large areas of the body. do not use over raw surfaces or blistered areas. do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Stop use and aska doctor if

condition persists or gets worse. symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

adults and children 2 years and older. 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 it dry first. children under 2 years of age, do not use, consult a doctor.

Inactive ingredients

Alcohol 10%, Acetone, FD&C Red No 4, purified water