Ethanol
Active ingredient · 3 therapeutic classes
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- Drug class
- Other Antiseptics and Disinfectants
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 5
Overview
Ethanol is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Other Antiseptics and Disinfectants group (D08AX). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 5 | December 31, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
5 products
Uses
Uses For handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin
How to take
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Ethanol. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
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Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 059559eb-01ce-4a… · revised December 31, 2025 [PDF]
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