benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan at a glance
Medicine type
Antiseptic emollient and protective bath additive
Licensed role
Preventive treatment for eczema at risk of infection
Administration
Dilute in bath water; never apply the concentrate directly to skin
Important safety point
Emollient-contaminated fabrics ignite more easily; avoid smoking, flames and heat sources
What is benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan used for?
This product is licensed as a diluted bath additive.
Preventive treatment of eczema considered at risk of infection
How does benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan work?
Light liquid paraffin leaves an emollient film that reduces moisture loss. Benzalkonium chloride and triclosan provide local antiseptic activity against bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus, which is commonly associated with infected eczema.
How to take benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan
For external use as a bath additive only. Follow the product or prescriber instructions for preparing the bath.
Always dilute it in bath water and mix well.
Do not put undiluted product directly on skin or in the eyes.
Use it as the cleanser rather than adding soap.
After bathing, gently pat the skin dry with a clean towel.
Take care because the bath and surrounding surfaces may become slippery.
Keep contaminated clothing, towels and bedding away from cigarettes, flames and heat.
benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan side effects
Common or expected effects
- No adverse effects are classified as common in the selected product information.
Get urgent medical advice
- Stop using it and seek medical advice for a significant hypersensitivity reaction or worsening rash.
- Seek urgent assessment if undiluted product causes severe pain, blistering, marked peeling or burn-like skin damage.
benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan in pregnancy
Effects on pregnancy are not anticipated because systemic exposure from correct diluted use is expected to be low. Discuss concerns with a pharmacist, midwife or prescriber.
benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan while breastfeeding
Risk to a breastfed infant is considered low because systemic exposure is expected to be low. Fully wash any residue from the breast before breastfeeding.
benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan interactions
No interactions with medicines are known. Soap and other anionic surfactants should not be mixed with the bath additive.
Soap and other anionic cleansing agents
They may inactivate benzalkonium chloride and reduce its antiseptic action.
Common questions about benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan
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What is it used for?
Preventive treatment of eczema at risk of infection, as a diluted bath additive.
Is it an antibiotic?
No. It combines an emollient with two locally acting antiseptics.
Can it be put directly on skin?
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