Denatured Alcohol

Ethanol (sometimes called rubbing alcohol) is an antiseptic that lowers bacteria on surfaces.

Denatured Alcohol (for use on skin) is used to help lower the risk of Staph infection on the skin or around the nose.

Denatured Alcohol does not contain an antibiotic and should not be used instead of any other medications your doctor has prescribed.

Denatured Alcohol may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Shake the Nozin bottle before each use. Do not touch the bottle tip to your nose or skin. Instead, drop the medicine onto a cotton swab and apply the medicine using the swab.

Apply this medicine only to the skin just inside your nostril. Do not place a swab into your nose beyond the swab tip.

Each Nozin POPswab is for one use only. Throw the swab away after one use.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Do not allow a child under 12 to use Denatured Alcohol without help from an adult.

Store at cool room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Denatured Alcohol is flammable. Do not use near high heat or open flame. Do not smoke until the medicine has completely dried on your skin.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are using.

You should not use Denatured Alcohol if you are allergic to it.

You should not use Denatured Alcohol in or around your nose if you have nasal bleeding or irritation.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Denatured Alcohol is safe to use if you have ever had an allergy to foods or medicines.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you apply Denatured Alcohol to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.

Do not use this medicine on a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

You might have less serious side effects, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Denatured Alcohol is used as needed, you may not have a set dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not use two doses at the same time.

An overdose of ethanol topical is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Avoid getting Denatured Alcohol in your eyes or deep inside your nose.

Medicine applied to the skin is unlikely to be influenced by other medications you take. However, many medications can interact with one another. Inform all of your healthcare providers about every medicine you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.