Phenoxyethanol
Active ingredient
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Cutaneous
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative and antibacterial agent [1]. It is approved for use in CPAP wipes to help clean and reduce bacteria that may cause disease [1]. This product is intended for use when soap and water are not available [1].
Phenoxyethanol is not associated with a specific drug class in the provided information [1]. The data does not list any specific brand names under which Phenoxyethanol is sold [1].
There were no adverse event reports for Phenoxyethanol in the last 12 months [2]. The provided data does not contain information on top reactions associated with Phenoxyethanol [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 | February 9, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Uses CPAP WIPES to help to clean and reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease. For use when soap and water are not available.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 020f8bd6-21ac-07… · revised February 9, 2025 [PDF]
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