Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
benzalkonium chloride/menthol/petrolatum topical
topical gel
- 0.13%/1%/97%
Cold Sores or Fever Blisters
For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with fever blisters and cold sores
Apply topically to affected TID/QID
Cuts, Scrapes, & Burns
First aid to protect against skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
Apply topically to affected TID/QID
Chapped Lips
Helps prevent, temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips
Apply topically to affected TID/QID
Administration
Massage gently until gel absorbed into the skin
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Warnings
Contraindications
None
Cautions
For external use only
Do not use in eyes or over large parts of body or puncture wounds
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Benzalkonium chloride: Topical antiseptic
Menthol: Elicits local anesthesia
Petrolatum topical: Emollient
