Benzalkonium
Active ingredient · 3 therapeutic classes
- Drug class
- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical, Topical (Household)
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 3
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Benzalkonium is an active ingredient classified as a Quaternary Ammonium Compound [1]. It is approved for use in hand sanitizers to help reduce bacteria on the skin [1]. This ingredient is recommended for repeated use [1].
Benzalkonium is available in various over-the-counter products [1]. While specific brand names are not listed here, products containing benzalkonium are widely available in the market [1].
In the past 12 months, there have been no adverse event reports submitted for benzalkonium [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | January 15, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 2 | March 22, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Uses Hand Sanitizer to help reduce bacteria on the skin Recommended for repeated use
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
2 products
2 products on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [2].
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0e1f57c4-8b46-b8… · revised January 15, 2026 [PDF]
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02355736 · revised March 22, 2025
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