Safely Using Hand Sanitizer:
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/safely-using-hand-sanitizer
Each of us can help stop the spread of COVID-19 disease by washing our hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds – especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. If soap and water are not available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that consumers use alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol.
The alcohol in hand sanitizer works best when you rub hand sanitizer all over your hands, making sure to get between your fingers and on the back of your hands. Do not wipe or rinse off the hand sanitizer before it is dry. Do not use hand sanitizer if your hands are visibly dirty or greasy; wash your hands with soap and water instead.
If you use alcohol-based hand sanitizers, please pay attention to the information below.
Hand Sanitizers Are Drugs
Hand sanitizers are regulated as over-the-counter (non-prescription) drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you use alcohol-based hand sanitizers, read and follow the Drug Facts label, particularly the warnings section.
Store hand sanitizer out of the reach of pets and children, and children should use it only with adult supervision.
JoAnn Pittman
U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Health Communications Specialist
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Office of Communications and Project Management
60 Eighth Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
