Isopropyl alcohol

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# Overview
Isopropyl alcohol is an antiseptic that is FDA approved for the treatment of cuts, scrapes and minor muscular aches.   Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
to decrease germs in minor cuts and scrapes.
helps relieve minor muscular aches due to exertion.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Isopropyl alcohol in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Isopropyl alcohol in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Isopropyl alcohol in pediatric patients.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Isopropyl alcohol in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Isopropyl alcohol in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Isopropyl alcohol Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- For external use only
- Flammable, keep away from fire and flame will produce serious gastric disturbances if taken internally
- Ask a doctor before use if you have deep puncture wounds or serious burns
- When using this product do not get into eyes or mucous membranes use only in a well-ventilated area.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists or gets worse.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of an accidental ingestion, contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Isopropyl alcohol in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Isopropyl alcohol in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Isopropyl alcohol Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
- Pregnancy Category
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Isopropyl alcohol in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Isopropyl alcohol during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Isopropyl alcohol with respect to nursing mothers.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Isopropyl alcohol with respect to pediatric patients.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Isopropyl alcohol with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Isopropyl alcohol with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Isopropyl alcohol with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Isopropyl alcohol in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Isopropyl alcohol in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Isopropyl alcohol in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Isopropyl alcohol in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Topical

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Isopropyl alcohol in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Isopropyl alcohol in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Isopropyl alcohol overdosage.  If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Isopropyl alcohol Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Isopropyl alcohol Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Isopropyl alcohol in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Isopropyl alcohol in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Isopropyl alcohol in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Isopropyl alcohol in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Isopropyl alcohol How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Isopropyl alcohol Storage in the drug label.

# Images

## Drug Images

## Package and Label Display Panel

# Patient Counseling Information
- Apply to skin directly or with clean gauze, cotton or swab.
- For rubbing, apply liberally and rub with hands.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Isopropyl alcohol interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- ISOPROPYL RUBBING ALCOHOL

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Isopropyl alcohol Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price