What is Benzetonium Chloride used for?

Benzetonium Chloride is indicated for Itching of skin, Minor Skin Wound Pain, Prevent Minor Bacterial Skin Infection, Skin irritation.

What development phase is Benzetonium Chloride in?

Benzetonium Chloride is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Benzetonium Chloride?

BENZETHONIUM is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Benzetonium Chloride.

Last reviewed 2026-04-20 · How we verify

Benzetonium Chloride (BENZETHONIUM)

FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 23/100

At a glance

Generic name	BENZETHONIUM
Drug class	benzethonium
Target	Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Infectious Disease
Phase	FDA-approved

Approved indications

Itching of skin
Minor Skin Wound Pain
Prevent Minor Bacterial Skin Infection
Skin irritation

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

ORCHID: An Online Intervention for Persons With HIV (Miami) (NA)
Evaluation of the Protection of a Liquid Bandage (NA)
Quantifying Skin Oxygenation Properties in Normal vs Sun Exposed Skin

Primary sources

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Source	Used for
ClinicalTrials.gov	Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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