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Dermal Wound Cleanser BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE 1.3 g/981mL Spray, 236 mL — NDC 69740-0492-00 package photo
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Dermal Wound Cleanser BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE 1.3 g/981mL Spray, 236 mL — NDC 69740-492-00 (Billing 69740-0492-00)

by Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd. · 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY

This is a package of 236 mL of Dermal Wound Cleanser BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE 1.3 g/981mL Spray from Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd., marketed since Apr 1991 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 69740-0492-00
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69740-492-00 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed 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

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69740-492-00
Product NDC 69740-492
11-digit billing NDC 69740049200
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 582205
UNII PH41D05744
Application # M003
SPL Set ID 18704cd5-1ecf-4e8c-9897-7e45394e68c8
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1991-04-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form SPRAY
Substance BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GCN Seq No 053936
GCN 21725
HICL code 004259
Ingredient (HICL) Benzethonium Chloride
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Agents Acting Principally On The Skin
HIC3 code Q5B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Topical Preparations,Antibacterials
AHFS code 84:04.92.00
AHFS class Local Anti-Infectives, Miscellaneous
FDB label name DERMAL WOUND 0.13% CLEANSER
FDB brand name Dermal Wound Cleanser
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 053936
  • GCN: 21725
  • HICL (First Databank): 004259
  • AHFS class code: 84:04.92.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 582205
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69740-492-00 — 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 → 69740-0492-00. 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 Antiseptics class.

Drug family (ATC) Antiseptics, Quaternary ammonium compounds
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.

Clinical

Label name DERMAL WOUND 0.13% CLEANSER Ingredient Benzethonium Chloride
🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter topical spray wound cleanser containing benzethonium chloride, a type of antimicrobial agent. Benzethonium chloride is an ingredient typically included in cleansing products to help reduce bacteria on the skin and wound surfaces. This spray form is applied directly to the skin and is marketed as an OTC monograph drug, meaning it follows FDA's established category rules rather than being individually reviewed. It is commonly used as part of wound care and skin cleansing routines.

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.

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.
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
69740-0492-00 You're viewing this Main listing 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY 1991-04-01 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Walgreens Antiseptic Wound Wash 1.3 mg/g 00363-1507-41 Walgreen 211 g — — FDA listed —
Antiseptic Wound Care MediCleanse Healing 1.3 mg/g 42829-0002-21 ASCENT 211 g — — FDA listed —
ProCure Antiseptic Wound Cleanser .13 g/100mL 55681-0052-08 Twin 236 ml — — FDA listed —
DURMA DynaWound Cleanser .13 g/100mL 67777-0403-02 Dynarex 24 bottles — — FDA listed —
Dermal Wound Cleanser 1.3 g/981mL 69740-0490-00 Smith 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Dermal Wound Cleanser 1.3 g/981mLthis 69740-0492-00 Smith 236 ml — — FDA listed —
CVS Antiseptic Wound Wash 1.3 mg/g 69842-0327-21 CVS 211 g — — FDA listed —
Sterile Antibacterial Wound Wash 1.3 mg/mL 71029-0390-04 Cosrich 120 ml — — Discontinued —
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

🏛️
1991
On the market since
Apr 1991
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
35 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.

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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII XF417D3PSL
    Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
  • UNII LKG8494WBH
    Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII L45WU8S981
    A synthetic polymer derived from cellulose, polyquaternium-10 acts as a thickener and film-former in liquid formulations. It increases viscosity for better texture and helps the product adhere to or coat skin or mucous membranes.
  • UNII 7T1F30V5YH
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 1Q73Q2JULR
    Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesbenzyl alcohol, citric acid, disodium EDTA, glycerin, polyquaternium-10, polysorbate 20, sodium citrate, water

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSmith & Nephew Medical Ltd.
FDA applicationM003 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69740
First marketedApr 1991
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio2 products on file
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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.

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 📄 Do Not Use 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 28 words ▾

USES first aid to help reduce the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns aids in the removal of foreign materials such as dirt and debris

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 42 words ▾

DIRECTIONS clean the affected area apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily rinse as per normal protocol cover wound with sterile dressing or bandage as needed if applying dressing or bandage, let dry first

⚠️ Warnings 154 words ▾

WARNINGS For external use only Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns, contact a doctor Stop use and contact a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse. Do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately For external use only Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns, contact a doctor Stop use and contact a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse.

Do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Benzethonium Chloride 0.13%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 15 words ▾

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS benzyl alcohol, citric acid, disodium EDTA, glycerin, polyquaternium-10, polysorbate 20, sodium citrate, water

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

PURPOSE First aid antiseptic

📄 Do Not Use 14 words ▾

Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body

📄 When Using This Product 4 words ▾

For external use only

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 40 words ▾

In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns, contact a doctor Stop use and contact a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse. Do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

📄 Questions or Comments 6 words ▾

QUESTION OR COMMENTS? 1 800 876-1261

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 145 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - DERMAL WOUND CLEANSER BOTTLE, SPRAY (473 mL) Smith&Nephew REF 449000 NDC 69740-490-00 Dermal Wound Cleanser First Aid Antiseptic Helps reduce risk of infection in wounds and burns Gentle wound cleansing Safe and easy to use pH-buffered Non-irritating 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) Made in the USA for Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd. 101 Hessle Road Hull HU3 2BN England www.smith-nephew.com Package Display - Bottle, Spray (473mL)

PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - DERMAL WOUND CLEANSER BOTTLE, SPRAY (236 mL) Smith&Nephew #59449200 NDC 69740-492-00 Dermal Wound Cleanser First Aid Antiseptic Helps reduce risk of infection in wounds and burns Gentle wound cleansing Safe and easy to use pH-buffered Non-irritating 8 fl. oz. (236 mL) Made in the USA for Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd. 101 Hessle Road Hull HU3 2BN England www.smith-nephew.com Package Display - Bottle, Spray (236mL)

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

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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.
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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.
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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd. 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.
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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.