Universal Rubbing Alcohol

What Universal Rubbing Alcohol is

Universal Rubbing Alcohol is a brand name for Isopropyl Alcohol. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.

Used for: Uses: • first aid to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

From the Universal Rubbing Alcohol label

Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.

How to take

USOfficial regulatory label· Posology· revised February 23, 2026

Directions • clean the affected area • apply a small amount of product on the affected area 1 to 3 times a day • may be covered with a sterile bandage • If bandaged, let dry first

Side effects

USOfficial regulatory label· Undesirable effects· revised February 23, 2026

Warnings:
For external use only. • if taken internally, serious gastric disturbances will occur • flammable, keep away from fire or flame, heat, spark, electrical • use only in a well-ventilated area; fumes may be toxic Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns When using this product • do not get into eyes • do not inhale • do not apply over large areas of the body • do not use longer than one week unless directed by a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists or gets worse Keep out of reach of children.
if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1‑800‑222‑1222) right away.

Warnings & precautions

USOfficial regulatory label· revised February 23, 2026

Warnings:
For external use only. • if taken internally, serious gastric disturbances will occur • flammable, keep away from fire or flame, heat, spark, electrical • use only in a well-ventilated area; fumes may be toxic Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns When using this product • do not get into eyes • do not inhale • do not apply over large areas of the body • do not use longer than one week unless directed by a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists or gets worse Keep out of reach of children.
if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1‑800‑222‑1222) right away.

Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.

Same active ingredient

Other brands of Isopropyl Alcohol in United States of America.

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