Benzalkonium / Chloroxylenol / Hydrocortisone
This multi-ingredient topical medication combines two antiseptic agents (benzalkonium chloride and chloroxylenol) with a mild topical corticosteroid (hydrocortisone) to address inflammatory skin conditions that may involve or risk bacterial contamination. The antiseptics help reduce microbial growth on the skin while hydrocortisone works to decrease inflammation, redness, and itching. This medication is typically prescribed for inflammatory dermatoses complicated by or at risk of secondary bacterial infection, such as certain cases of eczema or dermatitis.
A topical combination of antiseptics and a corticosteroid used to treat inflamed skin conditions with potential or actual secondary bacterial infection.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008913
- Generic
- Benzalkonium / Chloroxylenol / Hydrocortisone
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Topical treatment of inflammatory skin disorders where there is a risk of or existing secondary bacterial infection, such as infected eczema, dermatitis, or other inflammatory dermatoses requiring both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action.
Hydrocortisone provides anti-inflammatory and anti-itch effects by suppressing local immune responses and reducing inflammatory mediators. Benzalkonium chloride and chloroxylenol act as antiseptic agents that help control bacterial growth on the skin surface, preventing or treating associated infections.
For external use only on intact skin. Avoid application to large body areas, broken skin, or under occlusive dressings for prolonged periods due to increased systemic absorption risk, particularly in children. Use caution near eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes. Should not be used on viral or fungal infections without appropriate antimicrobial coverage.
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