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70% 70 mL/100mL

Isopropyl alcohol · LIQUID · Meijer, Inc.

10 Recalls on Record
Plain English

Isopropyl alcohol 70% is a topical liquid antiseptic used to clean and disinfect skin before medical procedures or to help prevent infection in minor cuts and scrapes. It is available over-the-counter without a prescription.

Key Facts

Brand Name
70%
Generic Name
Isopropyl alcohol
NDC Code (Product)
41250-810
Manufacturer
Meijer, Inc.
Strength
70 mL/100mL
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
TOPICAL
Marketing Status
Application #
M003
Marketing Start
05/14/2009

Recall History

10 Recalls on Record
Class II07/30/2020

Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V.

CGMP Deviations: Next Advanced Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol. Other products were recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as the product found to contain methanol.

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class III07/08/2014

Pfizer Inc.

Labeling: Incorrect or missing lot and or Exp Date: The bottles were labeled with an incorrect expiry date 11/2016. The correct expiry date is 09/2016.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class I11/30/2021

Aroma Release Technologies Inc

Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: Product labeled to contain methanol making it an unapproved new drug and contains methanol

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/21/2012

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II11/09/2015

Freedom Pharmaceuticals Inc

Presence of Foreign Substance

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class I12/06/2021

Valisa MFG LLC

Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: Product labeled to contain methanol making it an unapproved new drug and contains methanol

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II07/23/2020

Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV

CGMP Deviations: Born Basic Anti Bac was found to be below the label claim for ethanol content and contained methanol. Other products were recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as the product found to contain methanol.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II06/07/2022

Plastikon Healthcare LLC

CGMP Deviations: products manufactured under conditions which reflect manufacturing processes that were not adequately controlled.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II06/13/2013

CareFusion 213, LLC

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; Immediate product pouches may not be properly sealed.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class I05/12/2021

Global Sanitizers LLC

Chemical Contamination: FDA analysis found 1 lot of MEDICALLY MINDED Hand Sanitizer Gel, ANTIMICROBIAL FORMULA (ethyl alcohol 70%) to be below the label claim for ethanol content and to contain methanol.

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

toxicity to various agents6,233 reports
blood glucose increased5,884 reports
completed suicide5,590 reports
drug abuse5,357 reports
drug ineffective4,082 reports
nausea4,021 reports
dyspnoea3,528 reports
vomiting3,453 reports
fatigue3,269 reports
pain3,075 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

● Hold container 4 to 6 inches/ from skin to apply ● Spray liberally/generously and spread evenly by hand 15 minutes before sun exposure. Do not spray directly onto face; spray on hands, then apply to face. Do not apply in windy conditions. Use in a well-ventilated area and avoid inhaling or exposing others to spray. ● reapply: ● at least every 2 hours ● after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating ● immediately after towel drying. Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: ■ limit time in the sun, especially from 10 am - 2 pm/ 11 a.m. – 3 p.m ■ wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses. ● For use on children under 6 months of age, ask a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only . Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product avoid contact with eyes.If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 70% used for?

Isopropyl alcohol 70% is a topical liquid antiseptic used to clean and disinfect skin before medical procedures or to help prevent infection in minor cuts and scrapes. It is available over-the-counter without a prescription.

Is 70% a controlled substance?

70% is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for 70%?

The generic name for 70% is Isopropyl alcohol. There are 12 other brand versions of Isopropyl alcohol.

What is the NDC code for 70% 70 mL/100mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for 70% 70 mL/100mL is 41250-810, listed by Meijer, Inc..