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BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (ben zal KOE nee um klor ide) prevents skin infection. It is often used to clean and disinfect the skin after an injury or before a procedure. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin. It belongs to a group of medications called antiseptics.


There is no lifestyle interaction information available for this medication.