What is Benzytol used for?

Benzytol is indicated for Antiseptic preparation.

What development phase is Benzytol in?

Benzytol is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Benzytol?

CHLOROXYLENOL is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Benzytol.

Last reviewed 2026-04-20 · How we verify

Benzytol (CHLOROXYLENOL)

FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 17/100

At a glance

Generic name	CHLOROXYLENOL
Drug class	chloroxylenol
Target	5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Metabolic
Phase	FDA-approved

Approved indications

Antiseptic preparation

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Omega-3 Supplementation vs Demodex vs Eyelid Cleanser for Pediatric Chalazia (PHASE2)
Effectiveness of Low Level Light Therapy and Intense Pulse Light on Mite Count as Adjuntive Therapies in Demodex Blepharitis Using Artificial Intelligent Program (Ai-Demodex) (NA)
Morphological Analysis of Meibomian Glands (NA)
Hypochlorous Acid Disinfection Prior to Cataract Surgery (PHASE3)
Evaluation of SUMMIT BRUSH in Treatment of Blepharitis (NA)
Particulate Matter, Blood Pressure, and the Sympathetic Nervous System (NA)
Impact of Preoperative Bathing on Post Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infection (NA)
Effectiveness of Preoperative Surgical Scrubbing Using Clorhexidine Digluconate and Parachlorometaxylenol (ECP) (NA)

Primary sources

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

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