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Sanitaxe Antibacterial Benzalkonium Chloride .13 g/100mL Gel, 800 mL — NDC 72197-0033-27 package photo

Sanitaxe Antibacterial Benzalkonium Chloride .13 g/100mL Gel, 800 mL

by American Consumer Products Corp · 800 mL in 1 BOX (72197-033-27)
NDC 72197-0033-27
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72197-033-27 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Benzalkonium Chloride (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Apr 8, 2026 — CGMP Deviations: product manufactured in the same facility under the same conditions as the product found to be contaminated (Blaine Labs Inc) · FDA recall D-0693-2026
Class II · Apr 8, 2026 — CGMP Deviations; product manufactured in the same facility under the same conditions as the product found to be contaminated (Blaine Labs Inc) · FDA recall D-0699-2026
Class II · Jan 20, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (ACME UNITED CORPORATION) · FDA recall D-0375-2026
Class II · Jan 20, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (ACME UNITED CORPORATION) · FDA recall D-0369-2026
Class II · Jan 20, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (ACME UNITED CORPORATION) · FDA recall D-0365-2026
Class II · Jan 20, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (ACME UNITED CORPORATION) · FDA recall D-0360-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72197-033-27
Product NDC 72197-033
11-digit billing NDC 72197003327
UNII F5UM2KM3W7
Application # M003
SPL Set ID a9ca8aaa-ea76-7eb5-e053-2995a90adef9
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-07-15
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72197-033-27 — 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 → 72197-0033-27. 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAmerican Consumer Products Corp
FDA applicationM003 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72197
First marketedJul 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio10 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?

Sanitaxe Antibacterial Benzalkonium Chloride is a topical gel that contains benzalkonium chloride, a type of antimicrobial agent commonly used in over-the-counter antibacterial products. This product is marketed as an OTC monograph drug, meaning it follows established FDA guidelines for its category rather than undergoing individual product review. Benzalkonium chloride is typically used in topical formulations to help reduce bacteria on the skin.

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.

💡 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 5OCF3O11KX
    A plant-derived surfactant made from coconut oil. It helps mix oil and water ingredients together in the formulation and can improve how the medicine spreads or feels on the skin.
  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII I753WB2F1M
    FD&C Yellow No. 5 is a synthetic yellow colorant approved by the FDA. It is added to medicines to make pills, tablets, or liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
  • UNII 603P14DHEB
    A synthetic antimicrobial chemical used as a preservative in topical and cosmetic formulations. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in products to maintain stability and safety during storage and use.
  • UNII 229D0E1QFA
    Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic chemical preservative that prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid medicines and topical products. It helps keep the medication safe and extends shelf life during storage.
  • UNII 6F36Q0I0AC
    PEG-150 distearate is a waxy substance made by combining polyethylene glycol with stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help blend water and oil-based ingredients, and may also function as a thickener or lubricant in the formulation.
  • UNII W7Q5E87674
    Sodium cocoamphoacetate is a mild cleansing agent derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improve product texture and consistency.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesInactive ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-150 Disterate, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, FD&C Yellow No. 5, D&C Red No. 33.

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 DailyMedingredient 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.

💲 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 gPer 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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Zylast Antiseptic K .13 g/100mL 57362-0468-00 Innovative 59.1 ml FDA listed
Tazza Antiseptic Hand Sanitizing Wipes .13 g/100mL 76370-0018-00 Tazza 320 applicators Discontinued
Tazza King Wipes .13 g/100mL 76370-0024-00 Tazza 950 applicators Discontinued
Moxie Hand Wipes .13 g/100mL 77720-0035-01 Skaffles 1 ml FDA listed
Meijer Antibacterial Amber Hand .13 g/100mL 79481-0156-01 Meijer, 1650 ml FDA listed
XTRA Squeeze Antibacterial Hand Juicy Orange .13 g/100mL 84987-0002-01 Zhejiang 458 ml FDA listed
XTRA Squeeze Antibacterial Hand Fresh Lemon .13 g/100mL 84987-0003-01 Zhejiang 458 ml FDA listed
XTRA Squeeze Antibacterial Hand Fresh Lemon .13 g/100mL 51628-4502-01 MY 458 ml FDA listed
Marvel Bzk Antiseptic Wipe .13 g/100mL 70108-0104-01 Ashtel 1 pouch FDA listed
Pharma-Care Skin Preparation Cloths .13 g/100mL 71884-0015-02 Enviro 1 packet FDA listed
Dermadive Ultracare - Tetraid .13 g/100mL 78663-0102-34 Releaf 100 ml FDA listed
Black Ops Ab Antibacterial Foaming .13 g/100mL 79016-0103-12 Archer 1000 ml FDA listed
XTRA Antibacterial Hand Fresh Lemon .13 g/100mL 84987-0004-01 Zhejiang 399 ml FDA listed
Sanitaxe Antibacterial .13 g/100mLthis 72197-0033-27 American 800 ml FDA listed
Tazza .13 g/100mL 76370-0009-00 Tazza 500 applicators Discontinued
XTRA Squeeze Antibacterial Hand Juicy Orange .13 g/100mL 51628-4442-01 MY 458 ml FDA listed
Meijer Antibacterial Spring Rain Hand .13 g/100mL 79481-0125-01 Meijer, 1650 ml FDA listed
Club Wipes Usa Sanitizing Wipes .13 g/100mL 80976-0102-01 Bubble 3.15 ml FDA listed
Nurture ANTISEPTIC WIPES .13 g/100mL 81072-0001-01 Devon 1 packet FDA listed
Proheal Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Towelettes .13 g/100mL 86173-0006-12 Click 120 pouches FDA listed
My-Shield Hand Sanitizer Gel .13 g/100mL 71884-0011-01 Enviro 3 tubes Discontinued
Wipes4Health .13 g/100mL 80976-0100-01 Bubble 3.15 ml FDA listed
XTRA Antibacterial Hand Fresh Lemon .13 g/100mL 51628-4503-01 MY 399 ml FDA listed
Tazza .13 g/100mL 76370-0013-00 Tazza 1700 applicators Discontinued
Tazza Optima Sanitizing Wipes .13 g/100mL 76370-0023-01 Tazza 1460 applicators Discontinued
Tork Foam Antibacterial .13 g/100mL 49351-0104-01 Essity 1000 ml FDA listed
Tazza Hand Sanitizer Gym Wipes .13 g/100mL 76370-0017-00 Tazza 1500 applicators FDA listed
Meijer Antibacterial White Tea and Berry Hand .13 g/100mL 79481-0135-01 Meijer, 221 ml FDA listed
Tazza .13 g/100mL 76370-0001-00 Tazza 180 applicators FDA listed
Tazza Antiseptic Hand Sanitizing Wipes .13 g/100mL 76370-0016-00 Tazza 1400 applicators FDA listed
Tazza Antiseptic Hand Sanitizing Wipes .13 g/100mL 76370-0019-00 Tazza 250 applicators Discontinued
Tazza XL Wipes .13 g/100mL 76370-0025-02 Tazza 1500 applicators Discontinued
RHINO Hand Sanitizing Wipes .13 g/100mL 76370-0026-00 Tazza 1500 applicators Discontinued
Complete .13 g/100mL 63900-0101-02 Simoniz 4 bottles FDA listed
Saniclean .13 g/100mL 63900-0110-02 Simoniz 4 bottles FDA listed
Barbie BZK ANTISEPTIC WIPE .13 g/100mL 70108-0107-01 Ashtel 1 pouch 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
Jul 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.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Sanitaxe Antibacterial (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Drug Hypersensitivity118
Condition Aggravated114
Arthralgia112
Musculoskeletal Stiffness111
Pain In Extremity111
Infection110
Hepatotoxicity108

Age at onset

Infant1
Adolescent3
Adult36
Elderly10

Reporter sex

331 reports
Male · 28%
Female · 72%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization175
Life-threatening27
Death25
Disabling18
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2023 2024 2025 2026 24 5
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
72197-0033-27 You're viewing this 800 mL in 1 BOX (72197-033-27) 2020-07-15 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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) ✓ 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.
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 72197-033-27, 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: 72197-0033-27, written without dashes as 72197003327. 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 72197-0033-27, the first segment (72197) is the labeler code FDA assigned to American Consumer Products Corp; the middle segment (0033) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (27) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
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 American Consumer Products Corp. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
American Consumer Products Corp 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 17 words

Uses Uses ● Helps reduce bacteria on the skin that could cause disease. Recommended for repeated use.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 18 words

Directions Directions ● Pump onto wet hands ● Work into lather ● Wash hands, rinse and dry thoroughly.

⚠️ Warnings 24 words

Warnings Warnings – For external use only. Do not ingest or swallow. Do not apply around eyes. Do not use in ears & mouth.

🧪 Active Ingredient 7 words

Active Ingredient Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride .13%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 26 words

Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-150 Disterate, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, FD&C Yellow No. 5, D&C Red No. 33.

🎯 Purpose 3 words

Purpose Purpose Antiseptic

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