What is Curity Alcohol Preps: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

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Curity Alcohol Preps overview

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Generic Names:

  • Alcohol Prep

Uses:

  • Kills bacteria on your skin.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Analgesic Combination, Antibacterial, Antibacterial Cleansing Agent, Dermatological Agent, Keratolytic, Perianal Hygiene Agent, Wound Care Agent

Forms:

  • Lotion, Sheet, Gel/Jelly, Liquid, Swab, Spray, Foam, Soap, Pad

How it’s taken:

  • On the skin

What is Curity Alcohol Preps used for?

What form(s) does Curity Alcohol Preps come in

  • Lotion

  • Sheet

  • Gel/Jelly

  • Liquid

  • Swab

  • Spray

  • Foam

  • Soap

  • Pad

What are common Curity Alcohol Preps doses?

  • Box 200 Pad

How to take Curity Alcohol Preps

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • PHisoHex® (hexachlorophene) cleanser is a surgical scrub and should not be used on skin that is broken or burned. Wash your skin thoroughly and rinse very well with water. Follow your doctor's instructions about how and where to use this cleanser very carefully.

  • Chlorostat® (chlorhexidine) cleanser can be used to clean minor skin wounds. Wash gently and rinse thoroughly.

  • Many of the over-the-counter antibacterial pads, gels, lotions, and foams contain alcohol. They kill germs without having to rinse your skin with water. Follow the directions on the package for best results.

  • Different forms of the cleansers are used in different ways. Be sure you understand all the directions before you use them. Ask a pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • If the cleanser contains alcohol, you should not use it near a fire, electrical device, or if you are smoking.

  • Chlorostat® (chlorhexidine) cleanser can be used to clean minor skin wounds. Wash gently and rinse thoroughly.

  • If the cleanser contains alcohol, you should not use it near a fire, electrical device, or if you are smoking.

  • PHisoHex® (hexachlorophene) cleanser is a surgical scrub and should not be used on skin that is broken or burned. Wash your skin thoroughly and rinse very well with water. Follow your doctor's instructions about how and where to use this cleanser very carefully.

  • Different forms of the cleansers are used in different ways. Be sure you understand all the directions before you use them. Ask a pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Many of the over-the-counter antibacterial pads, gels, lotions, and foams contain alcohol. They kill germs without having to rinse your skin with water. Follow the directions on the package for best results.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

What to do if you miss a dose of Curity Alcohol Preps

  • Store the cleanser in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.

  • Keep all medicines and cleansers away from children and pets.

Curity Alcohol Preps contraindications

  • You should not use this cleanser if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients. If you are not sure what the ingredients are, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This cleanser should not be used on a regular basis over large areas of your body. Do not use in your eyes, ears, mouth, nose, or genital area. This cleanser should not be used on a baby unless your doctor tells you to.

Curity Alcohol Preps warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have had a reaction to a topical antibacterial cleanser in the past.

  • This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

  • Cramps, vomiting, or loss of appetite.

  • Muscle spasms, or seizures.

Curity Alcohol Preps interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have had a reaction to a topical antibacterial cleanser in the past.

  • This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

Curity Alcohol Preps side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Cramps, vomiting, or loss of appetite.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Anxiety, nervousness, or agitation.

  • Muscle spasms, or seizures.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Burning, itching, or dry skin.

  • Redness, dryness, or peeling of treated skin areas.

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