CVS Merthiolate

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy | Pharma Nobis, LLC
Effective date
2023-12-22
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:05:32

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Merthiolate
Active ingredientBENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Label structure8 sections

Dosage and administration

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 dry first. Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

CVS Merthiolate

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antiseptic

Indications

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

First aid antiseptic to help skin infection in minor: cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites.

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only. 

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Deep or puncture wounds

Animal bites

Serious burns

When using this product do not

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

Get into the eyes

Apply over large areas of the body

Apply over raw surfaces or blistered areas

Use longer than one week unless directed by doctor.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • Redness, swelling or pain persists or increases.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Soap will deactivate the effects of this product.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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 dry first.
  • Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor.

Inactive Ingredient

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetone, FD&C Red No 4. Purified water.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS
Merthiolate
Benzalkonium
Chloride 0.13%
Mercury free
2 FL OZ (59 mL)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL CVS Merthiolate Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13% Mercury free 2 FL OZ (59 mL)PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL CVS Merthiolate Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13% Mercury free 2 FL OZ (59 mL)

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1049254benzalkonium chloride 0.13 % Topical SolutionPSN5
1049254benzalkonium chloride 1.3 MG/ML Topical SolutionSCD5
1049254benzalkonium chloride 0.13 % Topical SolutionSY5

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69842-749-92CVS Merthiolate59 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICLIQUID595

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
69842-749CVS MERTHIOLATE (BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE) LIQUID [CVS PHARMACY]5Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20231223_dd498ab1-8350-41aa-86fc-2db57005f3e2.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-74969842-749-92

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
CVS MerthiolateBENZALKONIUM CHLORIDECVS Pharmacydd498ab1-8350-41aa-86fc-2db57005f3e22023-12-22WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69842-749-92
ndc (product): 69842-749
ndc11 (package): 69842074992
spl id: 0d19a0a5-ed0c-1796-e063-6294a90a7e8f
spl set id: dd498ab1-8350-41aa-86fc-2db57005f3e2

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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