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QS Plus Plus Instant Hand Sanitizer BENZEALKONIUM CHLORIDE 1.3 mg/mL Liquid, 50 mL — NDC 62257-0457-18 package photo

QS Plus Plus Instant Hand Sanitizer BENZEALKONIUM CHLORIDE 1.3 mg/mL Liquid, 50 mL

by ABC Compounding Co., Inc. · 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (62257-457-18)
NDC 62257-0457-18
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 62257-457-18 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains50 mL Pack sizes10 compare ↓
Also comes in: 115 ml 62257-0457-24 236 ml 62257-0457-16 532 ml 62257-0457-17 946 ml 62257-0457-15 1000 ml 62257-0457-10 1000 ml 62257-0457-12 3785 ml 62257-0457-14 18900 ml 62257-0457-19 208200 ml 62257-0457-55
OTC Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Discontinued by firm
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 62257-457-18
Product NDC 62257-457
11-digit billing NDC 62257045718
RxCUI 1049254
UNII F5UM2KM3W7
Application # M004
SPL Set ID 343f9139-47bc-44b0-9da1-d9d6f6334bc7
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Discontinued by firm
Marketing start 2020-12-16
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 62257-457-18 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 62257-0457-18. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Quaternary ammonium compounds class.

Drug family (ATC) Quaternary ammonium compounds, Medicated dressings with antiinfectives, Antiseptics
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerABC Compounding Co., Inc.
FDA applicationM004 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code62257
First marketedDec 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio15 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

QS Plus Plus Instant Hand Sanitizer is a topical liquid containing benzalkonium chloride, an antimicrobial agent commonly used in over-the-counter hand sanitizer products. This product is marketed under the FDA's OTC monograph rules for antiseptic hand sanitizers rather than as an individually approved drug application. Benzalkonium chloride functions as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial intended to reduce bacteria and other microorganisms on the skin.

Supplement & herbal interactions

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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 115 ml 236 ml 532 ml 946 ml 1000 ml 1000 ml 3785 ml 18900 ml 208200 ml
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Walgreens Advanced Wound Wash 1.3 mg/mL 00363-9656-10 Walgreens 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
HUMCO Merthiolate 1.3 mg/mL 00395-8010-92 Humco 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Bak 1 750 .1713 g/100mL 12745-0145-01 Medical 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Tincture Merthiolate 1.3 mg/mL 24286-1532-07 DLC 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Puri-San Plus Instant Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 43097-0457-10 People's 1000 ml — — Discontinued —
United Airlines .13 g/100mL 52305-0601-25 Freshorize 250 ml — — FDA listed —
Alaska Airlines .13 g/100mL 52305-0602-30 Freshorize 250 ml — — FDA listed —
El Valle Merthiolate 1.3 mg/mL 55758-0375-02 Pharmadel 30 ml — — FDA listed —
safeHands Hand Sanitizer Fragrance Free .13 g/100mL 60867-0150-02 Safehands 52 ml — — FDA listed —
safeHands Hand Sanitizer Clean Linen .13 g/100mL 60867-0152-02 Safehands 52 ml — — FDA listed —
QS Plus Plus Instant Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mLthis 62257-0457-18 ABC 50 ml — — Discontinued —
RELEEV Cold Sore Treatment 1.3 mg/mL 63287-0419-01 Merix 1 pouch — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Merthiolate 1.3 mg/mL 63868-0493-02 Chain 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Soft Care Instant Hand Sanitizer AF .13 g/100mL 64536-3628-03 Diversey, 1300 ml — — FDA listed —
Bactine Max .13 g/100mL 65197-0820-80 WellSpring 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Cold Sore Treatment, 24-7 Life by 7-Eleven 1.3 mg/mL 66715-5189-00 Lil' 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Novex Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 66902-0037-25 Natural 225 ml — — FDA listed —
Chemcor Chemical Foaming Hand Sanitizer .0013 mg/mL 68041-0519-00 Chemcor 4 bottles — — FDA listed —
Antimicrobial 1.3 ug/mg 68599-0214-04 McKesson 118 mg — — FDA listed —
Zoono Hand Sanitizer .13 g/100mL 69221-0203-11 Zoono 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Zoono Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer .13 g/100mL 69221-0601-11 Zoono 50 ml — — FDA listed —
CVS Merthiolate 1.3 mg/mL 69842-0749-92 CVS 59 ml — — FDA listed —
ElimiShield Home and Outdoor Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 71853-0006-01 Bryson 50 ml — — FDA listed —
U Hand Sanitizer Classic .13 g/100mL 72119-0004-01 BLUE 100 ml — — FDA listed —
Mercurochrome First Aid Antiseptic 1.3 mg/mL 73635-1223-01 Germa 30 ml — — Discontinued —
Merthiolate Tincture First Aid Antiseptic 1.3 mg/mL 73635-1224-01 Germa 30 ml — — Discontinued —
tazza HAND SANITIZER .13 g/.1L 76370-0032-00 Tazza 3.78 l — — FDA listed —
tazza Alcohol-Free sanitizer .13 g/.1L 76370-0041-00 Tazza 1 l — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Clean Cotton Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0001-01 USA 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Eucalyptus Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0002-01 USA 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Unscented Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0003-01 USA 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Pumpkin Spice Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0008-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Blueberry Lemonade Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0009-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Leather Oak Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0010-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Mahogany Teakwood Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0011-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Bubble Gum Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0012-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Eucalyptus Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0013-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Unscented Clean Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0014-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Balsam Fir Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0015-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Blueberry Lemonade Hand Sanitizer Car Safe Alcohol-Free 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0017-00 USA 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Vanilla Woods Hand Sanitizer Car Safe Alcohol Free 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0018-00 USA 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Vanilla Sugar Hand Sanitizer on the go and car safe 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0030-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Luxury Clean hand Sanitizer on the go and car safe 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0031-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Lavender Blossom Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0103-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Lilac Garden Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0104-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Hygiene Clean Spring Bloom Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 80499-0105-01 USA 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Purifi Hand Sanitizer .13 g/100mL 80659-0301-01 Purifi 250 ml — — FDA listed —
Merthiolate 1.3 mg/mL 82645-0912-92 Pharma 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Caseys .13 g/100g 85844-0001-01 Zhejiang 15 patches — — FDA listed —
QS Plus Instant Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 13302-0457-10 Romaine 1000 ml — — Discontinued —
99 Plus Hand Sanitizer 1.3 mg/mL 63533-0457-10 Momar 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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2020
On the market since
Dec 2020
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
62257-0457-10 1000 mL in 1 CARTRIDGE (62257-457-10) 2020-12-16 Discontinued by firm
62257-0457-12 1000 mL in 1 BAG (62257-457-12) 2020-12-16 Active
62257-0457-14 3785 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (62257-457-14) 2020-12-16 Active
62257-0457-15 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (62257-457-15) 2020-12-16 Discontinued by firm
62257-0457-16 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (62257-457-16) 2020-12-16 Discontinued by firm
62257-0457-17 532 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (62257-457-17) 2020-12-16 Discontinued by firm
62257-0457-18 You're viewing this 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (62257-457-18) 2020-12-16 Discontinued by firm
62257-0457-19 18900 mL in 1 PAIL (62257-457-19) 2020-12-16 Discontinued by firm
62257-0457-24 115 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (62257-457-24) 2020-12-16 Discontinued by firm
62257-0457-55 208200 mL in 1 DRUM (62257-457-55) 2020-12-16 Discontinued by firm

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 62257-0457-18?
NDC 62257-0457-18 contains 50 mL — 50 ml in 1 bottle, plastic.
What is the difference between NDC 62257-0457-18 and NDC 62257-0457-24?
Both are QS Plus Plus Instant Hand Sanitizer BENZEALKONIUM CHLORIDE 1.3 mg/mL Liquid — the drug itself is identical. NDC 62257-0457-18 is the 50 mL package, while NDC 62257-0457-24 is the 115 ml package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of QS Plus Plus Instant Hand Sanitizer BENZEALKONIUM CHLORIDE 1.3 mg/mL Liquid?
Bill NDC 62257-0457-18 — the 11-digit billing format is 62257045718. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 62257-457-18, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 62257-0457-18, written without dashes as 62257045718. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 62257-0457-18, the first segment (62257) is the labeler code FDA assigned to ABC Compounding Co., Inc.; the middle segment (0457) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (18) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 9 other package presentations of this same product, including 115 ml (62257-0457-24), 236 ml (62257-0457-16), 532 ml (62257-0457-17). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
ABC Compounding Co., Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 21 words ▾

Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section For hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin, only when water is not available

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 41 words ▾

Drug Facts Box-OTC Dosage & Administration Section press pump twice to deliver two squirts (about a quarter size) of foaming product onto the palm of your hand rub hands together until dry wash hands with soap and water at earliest opportunity

⚠️ Warnings 9 words ▾

Drug Facts Box OTC-Warnings Section For external use only

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Drug Facts Box OTC-Active Ingredient Section benzalkonium chloride USP 0.13%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 16 words ▾

Drug Facts Box-OTC Inactive Ingredient Section water, glycerine, dimethicone, DMDM hydantoin, iodopropynl butylcarbamate, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, fragrance

🎯 Purpose 6 words ▾

Drug Facts Box OTC-Purpose Section Antiseptic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.