Can soap be used with it?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Use it as the cleanser without soap. Soap and other anionic surfactants can inactivate benzalkonium chloride.

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benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Use it as the cleanser without soap. Soap and other anionic surfactants can inactivate benzalkonium chloride.

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