Benzethonium / Polidocanol / Urea
This multi-ingredient topical medication combines antiseptic, sclerosing, and keratolytic properties. Benzethonium provides antimicrobial protection while polidocanol acts as a local anesthetic and sclerosing agent, and urea helps moisturize and soften thickened skin. It is typically used for superficial skin conditions requiring cleansing, pain relief, and skin softening effects.
Topical medication combining antiseptic, anesthetic, and moisturizing ingredients for various skin conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007690
- Generic
- Benzethonium / Polidocanol / Urea
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for superficial skin conditions requiring antiseptic cleansing, pain relief, and softening of thickened or calloused skin, such as hemorrhoids, fissures, or localized skin irritations.
Benzethonium provides antimicrobial activity, polidocanol acts as a local anesthetic and sclerosing agent to reduce discomfort and promote healing of vascular tissue, and urea hydrates and softens skin by enhancing moisture retention and breaking down dead skin cells.
For topical/external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Discontinue use if irritation or allergic reaction occurs. Not recommended for use on large areas of broken skin. Consult healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy