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Medicines benzalkonium chloride + chlorhexidine dihydrochloride + isopropyl myristate + liquid paraffinQuestion & answer

benzalkonium chloride + chlorhexidine dihydrochloride + isopropyl myristate + liquid paraffin · Medicine question

Can it be used instead of soap?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Selected cream, lotion, wash and shower-emollient formulations are licensed as soap substitutes.

Sources for this answer

Dermol Wash Cutaneous Emulsion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Dermol 200 Shower Emollient — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

Dermol 500 Lotion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

Dermol Cream — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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